Patient Characteristics Associated with Embolization vs Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Black and underinsured women in the U.S. are more likely than their counterparts to develop uterine fibroids (UF) and experience more severe symptoms. Uterine artery embolization (UAE), a uterine-sparing therapeutic procedure, is less invasive than the common alternative, open hysterectomy. To determine whether demographic disparities persist in UF treatment utilization, we reviewed patient characteristics associated with UAE versus hysterectomy for UF among studies of U.S. clinical practices.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research