الفهرس 
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Abstract
Uterine artery embolization has been used as a promising and minimally invasive new option for patients with symptomatic fibroid disease .
Uterine artery embolization can be performed for symptomatic leiomyoma. It is indicated after failed medical or surgical uterine sparing surgery in patients who express their desire for uterine preservation or avoidance of further surgery unless they have any of the exclusion criteria.
There is marked reduction of bleeding and improvement of the bulk related symptoms after UAE. There is also, reduction of uterine and fibroid size and vascularity on follow up by different imaging techniques UAE has high success rate in comparison with the standard uterine sparing surgery with a shorter post procedural recovery period and lower morbidity and mortality rates. Major complications of UAE are rare compared with other surgical procedures. Minor complications are usually encountered. The most common complication is post embolization syndrome which is transient and usually disappears within one week.