Uterine artery embolization

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Arteries of the female reproductive tract (posterior view): uterine artery, ovarian artery and vaginal arteries.
Arteries of the female reproductive tract (posterior view): uterine artery, ovarian artery and vaginal arteries.

Uterine artery embolization or Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a procedure where an interventional radiologist uses a catheter to deliver small particles that block the blood supply to the fibroids.

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