Retrsopective analysis of microsphere’s size and effects on uterin fibroid embolization treatments

Abstract

İntroduction: The gold standard method in the treatment of uterine fibroids is minimally invasive uterus-sparing surgery. Uterine fibroid embolization procedure has been practiced for about 20 years. The effects of microsphere sizes used as embolizing agents on UFE treatment were investigated in our retropective study. Materials and Methods: In our retrospective study, the results of 44 patients who underwent UFE investigated. We formed to 2 groups; Group 1 started to treatment with initial microspheres of 500 micron or less size and Group 2 patients who used microspheres of 700 micron and above as initial vial. The results of pain scoring, symptoms and dominant fibroid volume before the procedure and at 6 months after UFE were compared. Results: The number of patients scored very severe pain and severe pain was higher in Group 1. While the mean pain score in Group 1 was 4.9, it was 3.6 in Group 2 (P