Abstract
ABSTRACTUterine leiomyomata commonly known as fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus that are a common cause of heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure symptoms in women. The traditional method of treatment for these benign tumors has been surgery as long-term medical therapies have not shown to be effective. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) a minimally invasive, interventional radiological technique, wherein complete occlusion of both the uterine arteries with particulate emboli are carried out, has been found to be an effective and safe alternative in the treatment of menorrhagia and other fibroid-related symptoms in women not desiring future fertility or who are poor surgical candidates. This treatment modality available in all major institutions may be instituted as an alternative to hysterectomy in young women wishing to preserve the uterus. UAE a cost-effective modality associated with a short hospital stay has significant advantages over conventional surgeries in the treatment of myomas.
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