| What are the Results?
After embolization, the fibroids degenerate
and die. The symptoms resolve in 85-95% of patients.
The volume of the fibroid and uterus decreases over
time from 45-75% by the one year mark. The table below
shows the results of some of the major published reports
on symptom resolution and volume reduction after embolization.
| Authors |
Pts |
Months |
Bleeding |
Pain |
Volume |
| Goodwin |
60 |
16.3 |
81% |
93% |
49% |
| Ravina |
262 |
? |
93% |
93% |
60% |
| Hutchins |
305 |
12 |
92% |
92% |
? |
| Spies |
200 |
21 |
87% |
93% |
50% |
| Siskin |
49 |
6 |
89% |
. |
47% |
| Walker |
400 |
>24 |
86% |
84% |
60% |
| Pelage |
76 |
24 |
94% |
. |
52% |
| McLucas |
167 |
12 |
88% |
NA |
35-52% |
| Katsumori |
60 |
10.6 |
98% |
97% |
70-56% |
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