Uterine Fibroid

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"GET RID OF FIBROID, NOT UTERUS". BRING YOUR SMILES BACK .... Uterine Fibroid it is one of the most common benign tumour and condition seen in many females.

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Signs And Symptoms Of Uterine Fibroid :

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•  Abdominal pain

•  Heavy menstrual bleeding

•  Prolonged menstrual periods

•  Frequent urination

•  Backache

•  Constipation

•  Infertility

•  Distended lower abdomen

Traditional treatments was hysterectomy- patient uterus will be removed Myomectomy open / lap - a part of uterus is scraped off - can cause adhesions. Any disturbance in normal anatomy will cause complications later.

Best will be UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION - done through a small pinhole. With very less or no complications.

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Advantages Of Uterine Artery Embolization Procedure :

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•  Non- surgical / No General Anaesthesia

•  A very safe / Single puncture procedure

•  No cut/No suture / No Scar technique

•  Shorter recovery / Less Hospital stay / Less chances of infection

•  Can retain uterus

•  Does not affect fertility / Can conceive even after procedure

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Uterine Fibroid Embolization :

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Who requires this procedure ?

   This procedure is indicated in female patients who has fibroids and complain of severe pain during periods, heavy bleeding and requiring multiple transfusions.

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What is the underlying problem ?

   The underlying disease is abnormal leakage of blood into the uterus , mass effect on urinary bladder and rectum.

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What are the consequences of postponing / worst complication if left untreated ?

   Slow leakage of blood results in Anemia, heart failure and eventually death.

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How is it diagnosed ?

   Internal Scan followed by a CT Angiogram

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What are the steps of procedure ?

   The arterial feeders are identified on Angiogram can be blocked by drugs/coils/vascular plugs using thin wires and catheters.

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Why endovascular approach ?

   Interventional radiology offers percutaneous embolization done through a 3mm hole under local anesthesia as a day care procedure.

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