uterine artery embolization

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:affects fertility
gptkbp:alternativeTo hysterectomy
myomectomy
gptkbp:complication pain
infection
allergic reaction
amenorrhea
premature ovarian failure
uterine necrosis
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
active pelvic infection
suspected uterine cancer
gptkbp:effect reduces blood flow to uterus
shrinks fibroids
gptkbp:firstPerformed 1990s
gptkbp:followedBy post-procedure imaging
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label uterine artery embolization
gptkbp:involves catheterization of uterine arteries
injection of embolic agents
gptkbp:performedBy interventional radiologist
gptkbp:preserves uterus
gptkbp:restored 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration gptkb:radial_artery
femoral artery
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of uterine fibroids
treatment of adenomyosis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Uterine_fibroids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7