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Embolization vs Hysterectomy?

2018-09-02 18:36:40
Would embolization be a viable alternative to a hysterectomy that was suggested for a 10cm large subserosal uterine fibroid to my 52yr old mother? Which one would be safer and better in the long run?
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Treatment depends on symptoms. If pressure symptoms are there then hysterectomy is better , if irregular bleeding thn also hysterectomy better

Answered2018-09-02 22:05:25

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