Implementation of uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids in the Netherlands: an inventory and preference study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The Dutch national guideline on heavy menstrual bleeding was updated and published in 2013. It recommended (for the first time) that uterine artery embolization (UAE) should be part of counseling of women with symptomatic fibroids. We aimed to evaluate the implementation of UAE for symptomatic uterine fibroids in the Netherlands and to investigate gynecologists preference and other influential factors. METHODS:The primary outcome was to examine the UAE/hysterectomy ratio before and after introduction of the 2013 guideline by the use of annual hospital reports. The secondary outcome assessed factors that could influence implementation by means of a questionnaire to gynecologists. RESULTS:A total of 29/30 (97%) UAE+ hospitals and 36/52 (69%) UAE- hospitals sent their a

SUBMITTER: de Bruijn AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6966393 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature