Therapeutic Catheterization of the uterine fibroblast is a non-surgical technique that works to reduce fibroids without removing them.
The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist. You will not need to be exposed to general anesthesia, but only give you sedatives to help you relax during the procedure. A local anesthetic needle is given at the top of the thigh and a thin, long tube (catheter) is inserted into the blood vessels that feed the uterus while the operation is monitored under X-rays, and then a special medical emulsion is pumped through the catheter to prevent the flow of blood.
The normal uterine muscles surrounding the fibroids provide better blood and are able to retain their adequacy of blood, nutrition and oxygen. Fibroids shrink gradually (such as dried plums) for three to six months after catheterization. Fibromyalgia symptoms are reduced, and multiple fibroids can be treated at the same session. Even large tumors can be treated in this way.
The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist. You will not need to be exposed to general anesthesia, but only give you sedatives to help you relax during the procedure. A local anesthetic needle is given at the top of the thigh and a thin, long tube (catheter) is inserted into the blood vessels that feed the uterus while the operation is monitored under X-rays, and then a special medical emulsion is pumped through the catheter to prevent the flow of blood.
The normal uterine muscles surrounding the fibroids provide better blood and are able to retain their adequacy of blood, nutrition and oxygen. Fibroids shrink gradually (such as dried plums) for three to six months after catheterization. Fibromyalgia symptoms are reduced, and multiple fibroids can be treated at the same session. Even large tumors can be treated in this way.
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