Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Uterine Artery Embolization

The use of embolizing agents to block the arterial blood supply to parts or all of the UTERUS. The procedures are done to control bleeding or to cause destruction of uterine tissues.

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Abstract

The use of embolizing agents to block the arterial blood supply to parts or all of the UTERUS. The procedures are done to control bleeding or to cause destruction of uterine tissues.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Artery Embolization, Uterine
  • Artery Embolizations, Uterine
  • Embolization, Uterine Artery
  • Embolizations, Uterine Artery
  • Uterine Artery Embolizations

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Embolization, Therapeutic (1990-2008)

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  1. E02w.520.360w.575w
  2. E02w.926.500w.575w
  3. E04w.950w.300w.883w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Uterine Artery Embolization. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055357. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055357
  2. Uterine Artery Embolization. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_artery_embolization
  3. Uterine Artery Embolization. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q257769