WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1999: Re: Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Re: Uterine Fibroid Embolization

From: J.Glenn Bradley MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 15:45:08 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 31 Mar 1999, Debbie wrote: >
>Do you know of any doctor living in the Sacramento/Davis area of CA that
>are supportive of UFE. I am trying to find a new Obgyn that is open or
>at least knows of this procedure. I was scheduled to have one performed
>at Stanford but my insurance denied the procedure saying it was "not a
>proven or safe gynecological procedure" My OBGYN really didn't know much
>about this procedure except what I told her. Yet she was willing to
>refer me because my condition is getting worse... anemia,heavy, heavy
>bleeding,growing fibroids, discomfort. I could sure use any advise or
>direction at this point. Thanks

Suggest you contact UC Davis Medical Center. Ask for the department of radiology. Any qualified interventional radiologist can perform uterine artery embilization. The procedure itself has been available for decades to help control massive bleeding from cancer, post-operative bleeding etc. The utilization of the procedure for controlling massive bleeding from fibroids is relatively new. The procedure itself is the same. Published results from Dr.Hutchins and his group from Pennsylvannia indicate a 40-80% reduction in fibroid volume, and a satisfactory reduction in flow in up to 90% of patients. Long-term results are yet to be determined.

Dr.B

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