DrFibroid.com
Title
Uterine Fibroids and Fibroid Embolization
Description
Uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE , is performed by interventional radiologists, who consult with a woman's gynecologist to evaluate whether UFE is right for the patient. Interventional radiologists are physicians who use X-rays and other imaging techniques to see inside the body and guide tiny catheters and other micro-tools to perform fibroid embolization and treat other conditions without surgery.
Uterine fibroid embolization is not performed by gynecologists, who, for various reasons, may sometimes not discuss it as a possible option for their patients with fibroid tumors. This may occur because gynecologists are not familiar with the procedure or the favorable results of clinical studies. Sometimes they are unaware that UFE is an FDA-approved treatment for fibroid tumors, and may mistakenly tell patients that it is "experimental".
In fact, the procedure has now been recognized by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a treatment for fibroid tumors.
Contact
Administrative:
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- CHICAGO IL
- United States 60630-1916
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- 773-467-4270
Registrant:
- Dr. Steve Smith
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- LaGrange IL
- United States 60525
