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D r M artha G oetsch , Portland, Ore. This study examined patient satisfaction after UAE and succeeded in gathering data on a large group at a later point after embolization than other studies to date. It did not collect comparisons before and after embolization for each patient, as it was based on recollected preprocedure information, but the findings showed the usefulness of their questionnaire that is a validated tool to assess quality of life in women with fibroids. It showed clear differences in symptoms and quality of life in those who though the procedure succeeded compared with the group that had such continued problems that they underwent major surgery or repeat embolization within 2.5 years. What was the motivation for those choosing embolization? The overriding wishes described by this cohort were to avoid surgery and have a short recovery. The majority also wished to keep their uterus, but this was the third reason in order of priority. The study highlights interesting value judgments. Naturally, it is the patient who should judge her quality of life. Fibroids did not need to become small for women to believe that their result was worthwhile. Indeed, the average reduction in size
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Wolters Kluwer Health
Published: Jun 1, 2004
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