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

Black and underinsured women in the United States are more likely than their counterparts to develop uterine fibroids (UFs) 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 US clinical practices.

Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - January 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Tara Srinivas, Bethlehem Lulseged, Mohammad Mirza Aghazadeh Attari, Mostafa Borahay, Clifford R. Weiss Tags: Original Article Source Type: research