Uterine artery embolization
Uterine Artery Embolization
Uterine artery embolization (pronounced: yoo-ter-in ar-ter-ee em-bo-li-za-shun), also known as UAE, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat fibroids in the uterus.
Etymology
The term "uterine artery embolization" is derived from the following medical terms:
- Uterine: Pertaining to the uterus, the female organ in mammals where offspring are conceived and gestate before birth.
- Artery: A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Embolization: A procedure that blocks one or more blood vessels.
Procedure
Uterine artery embolization involves the injection of small particles into the uterine arteries to block the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink and die. This procedure is performed by a radiologist under local anesthesia.
Related Terms
- Fibroids: Noncancerous growths in the uterus that can develop during a woman's childbearing years.
- Uterus: The organ in the lower body of a woman where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; the womb.
- Radiologist: A physician who uses imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options.
Risks and Complications
Like any surgical procedure, uterine artery embolization carries some risks. These may include infection, bleeding, damage to the uterus or other organs, and complications related to the anesthesia. In rare cases, the procedure may lead to premature menopause.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uterine artery embolization
- Wikipedia's article - Uterine artery embolization
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