Comparison of Pain of Two Different Methods in Uterine Artery Embolization

Comparison of Pain After Uterine Artery Embolization Using Non-spherical Polyvinyl Alcohol Particles or Tris-acryl Gelatin Microsphere in Patients With Symptomatic Fibroids

The primary purpose of this study is to compare pain after uterine artery embolization using non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol particles or tris-acryl gelatin microsphere in patients with symptomatic fibroids

Uterine artery embolization(UAE) is a minimally invasive treatment alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy in symptomatic fibroids. However, post-procedural pain after UAE remains a major problem. The non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol particle and tri-acryl gelatin microsphere are two embolic materials used for UAE.Therefore, the aim of study is to compare pain intensity and inflammation after uterine artery embolization using non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol particles or tris-acryl gelatin microsphere in patients with symptomatic fibroids

Inclusion Criteria:

• Uterine artery embolization due to multiple fibroids

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe liver or kidney dysfunction
• Drug allergy
• Bradycardia (<45 bpm) or heart block
• Uncontrolled hypertension