A phase I/II study of uterine artery embolization using gelatine sponge for symptomatic uterine leiomyoma (JIVROSG-0302) - Uterine artery embolization using gelatine sponge for uterine leiomyoma (JIVROSG-0302)

Technical success was achieved in all patients. -Median follow-up period was 33 months. -Minor AEs occurred in 10 pts (33%) and major AEs in two (6%). The most common AE was transient amenorrhea. -Median hospital stay was five days. -The rates of symptom improvement at 12 months were: menorrhagia, 90%; pelvic pain,77%;bulk-related symptoms, 96%. -The mean reduction rate in leiomyoma volume on MRI at 12 month was 61%. : Presented at SIR 2008, Washington D.C.