Hysterectomy Quality Measures
Until recently, women have had few options other than hysterectomy
for relief of fibroid symptoms. A newer approach that shrinks fibroids, called
uterine artery embolization, is proving to be a safe and effective alternative
(Current
Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2005: 17(4); 329-332)
(American
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, July 2004: 191(1); 22-31).
Uterine artery embolization has become a therapeutic alternative
to hysterectomy for some patients (Current
Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2004: 16(3); 239-243).
Uterine artery embolization is available as an
alternative to hysterectomy for eligible patients at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center.