Sonography of delayed effects of uterine artery embolization on ovarian arterial perfusion and function

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Jul;181(1):89-92. doi: 10.2214/ajr.181.1.1810089.

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to assess the delayed effects of uterine artery embolization on ovarian arterial perfusion and function by performing ovarian sonography immediately before and after uterine artery embolization, as well as several months later.

Conclusion: Although persistent loss of detectable arterial perfusion after uterine artery embolization occurs in some women, most patients reestablish arterial perfusion and do not develop symptoms of ovarian failure.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries / physiology
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / therapy*
  • Ovary / blood supply*
  • Ovary / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovary / physiopathology*
  • Regional Blood Flow / physiology
  • Time Factors
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Uterine Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Uterus / blood supply*
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging