scholarly journals Fibroid expulsion: a unique presentation of mechanical small bowel obstruction 11 years after uterine artery embolization: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey L. Roberson ◽  
Lauren N. Krumeich ◽  
Nabil F. Darwich ◽  
Victor Babatunde ◽  
Dorottya Laczko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Uterine Artery Embolization ◽  
Uterine Artery ◽  
African American Woman ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
American Woman ◽  
Small Bowel Resection ◽  
Artery Embolization

Abstract Background Uterine artery embolization in the treatment of uterine leiomyoma has been rarely associated with dislodgement and expulsion of infarcted uterine fibroids through the vagina, peritoneum, or bowel wall, predominantly occurring within 6 months of uterine artery embolization. Case presentation We present the case of a 54-year-old African American woman who underwent uterine artery embolization 11 years prior and developed mechanical small bowel obstruction from the migration of fibroid through a uteroenteric fistula with ultimate impaction within the distal small bowel lumen. Small bowel resection and hysterectomy were curative. Conclusions Uteroenteric fistula with small bowel obstruction due to fibroid expulsion may present as a delayed finding after uterine artery embolization and requires heightened awareness.

Sexual functioning and psychological well-being after uterine artery embolization in women with symptomatic uterine fibroids

2009 ◽  
Vol 92 (2) ◽  
pp. 756-761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne J. Voogt ◽  
Jolanda De Vries ◽  
Willem Fonteijn ◽  
Paul N.M. Lohle ◽  
Peter F. Boekkooi
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Uterine Artery Embolization ◽  
Uterine Artery ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Artery Embolization ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Myoma of the uterus: the organ-preservation treatment (a review)

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Elmira T. Nurmukhametova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Organ Preservation ◽  
Uterine Artery Embolization ◽  
Uterine Artery ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Artery Embolization ◽  
Radical Method ◽  
Methods Of Treatment

Uterine fibroids are one of the main causes of hysterectomy. This radical method of treatment allows to control such symptoms as pain and bleeding, but significantly worsens womens quality of life, preventing them from their childbearing function. This article includes the results of domestic and foreign studies on organ-preserving methods of treatment of uterine fibroids published within 10 years. The method of uterine artery embolization, which is preferred by an increasing number of doctors and patients suffering from fibroids, is also described in the article. The search for articles was carried out in the databases Pubmed, Web of Science, Scopus.

scholarly journals Sclerosing Mesenteritis: A Rare Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn Harvin ◽  
Adam Graham
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Resection ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Small Bowel Resection ◽  
Sclerosing Mesenteritis ◽  
Exact Etiology ◽  
Resected Tissue ◽  
Uncommon Condition

Sclerosing mesenteritis falls within a spectrum of primary idiopathic inflammatory and fibrotic processes that affect the mesentery. The exact etiology has not been determined, although the following associations have been noted: abdominal surgery, trauma, autoimmunity, paraneoplastic syndrome, ischemia and infection. Progression of sclerosing mesentritis can lead to bowel obstruction, a rare complication of this uncommon condition. We report a case of a 66-year-old female with abdominal pain who was noted to have a small bowel obstruction requiring laparotomy and a partial small bowel resection. The pathology of the resected tissue was consistent with sclerosing mesenteritis, a rare cause of a small bowel obstruction. Sclerosing mesenteritis has variable rates of progression, and there is no consensus regarding the optimal treatment. Physicians should consider sclerosing mesenteritis in the differential diagnosis of a small bowel obstruction.

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