INDICATIONS TO UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION

• singular or multiple fibroid nodes;
• fibroid nodes of the intramural-serous localization having the size of up to 8 cm;
• excessive hemmorhage caused by fibroids;
• preparation for myectomy in the presence of a tumor of large dimensions.

UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION PERFORMED AT THE RCMC

SI “Republican Clinical Medical Center” offers this advanced therapeutical technique as an alternative to hysterectomy or myectomy. To the patient, risks are minimal. The procedure is carried out in close cooperation with gynecologists and X-ray endovascular surgeons.

The procedure involves general anesthesia. A catheter is introduced into the femoral artery, and a contrast medium is administered. Using X-ray control, the catheter is guided to uterine arteries. The vessels that deliver blood to myomatous nodes are blocked.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• node dimensions; pregnancy of over 20 weeks;
• fibroid tumors of the intramural-serous localization having the size of up to 8 cm;
• malignant neoplasms;
• acute and chronic inflammatory processes;
• pregnancy;
• intolerance of the contrast medium.

PREPARING FOR THE EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE

1. Visit a gynecologist for an examination and swab sample collection.
2. Have your blood and urine samples taken,
3. Have a coagulation test, X-ray fluorogrpaphy and ultrasonography of pelvic organs performed.
4. If required, additional testing may be appointed.

HOW TO GET EMBOLIZATION PROCEDURE AT THE RCMC

1. Call the Contact Center to make an appointment for a consultation with the head of the X-ray endovascular surgery Department A.S. Postoyalko.
2. Come to the consultation on time.
3. On the day of the procedure conclude a contract for the provision of paid services at the registry.
4. Pay the invoice at the cash desk of the RCMC or via ЕРИП (SSIS: Single Settlement and Information Space)