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Uterine Fibroid Embolization For Symptomatic Fibroids; Correlation Of Mid-Term Changes In Disease-Specific Symptoms And Magnetic Resonance Imaging Results At A Teaching Hospital In Kenya, John Kiprop Mutai
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Background: Uterine fibroid embolization, though a widely available option in high income countries in managing symptomatic fibroids is relatively new in the East African region. It is currently offered at only one tertiary facility for the past three years. The symptom and radiological response in these patients, who literature suggests may have bigger fibroid burden and worse symptoms, is the subject of this study.
Objective: Characterization of MRI imaging features in women undergoing uterine fibroid embolization and identification of clinical correlates in an African population.
Methods: Patients with symptomatic fibroids who are selected to undergo UFE at the hospital formed …