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Fibroid Texas - Uterine Fibroid Embolization in Austin, Texas
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- Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive way of treating fibroid tumors of the uterus. Fibroid tumors, also known as leiomyomas, are masses of fibrous and muscle tissue in the uterine wall which are benign, but which may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pain in the pelvic region, or pressure on the bladder or bowel. With angiographic methods similar to those used in heart catheterization, a catheter is placed in each of the two uterine arteries and small particles are injected to block the arterial branches that supply blood to the fibroids. The fibroid tissue dies, the masses shrink and, in most cases, symptoms are relieved. Uterine fibroid embolization, performed under local anesthesia, is much less invasive than open surgery to remove uterine fibroids. The procedure is performed by an experienced interventional radiologist - a physician specially trained to perform uterine fibroid embolization and similar procedures.
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