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Neumann B, Singh B, Brennan J, Blanck J, Segars JH. The impact of fibroid treatments on quality of life and mental health: a systematic review. Fertil Steril 2024; 121:400-425. [PMID: 38246400 PMCID: PMC11140829 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2024.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Fibroids significantly impact the quality of life (QOL) and mental health of affected women. However, there are limited comparative data on QOL measures after medical, surgical, and radiologic interventions in women with fibroids. This study aimed to assess the current literature evaluating the impact of fibroids on QOL measures using several validated questionnaires for radiologic, medical, or surgical interventions or a combination of interventions before and after treatment. PubMed, PsycINFO, ClinicalTrials.gov, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched from January 1990 to October 2023 to evaluate the available evidence, and the risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB 2.0 or the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The review criteria included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational cohort studies that included premenopausal women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, confirmed by imaging, who underwent an intervention to target fibroid disease. Only reports using validated questionnaires with a numerical baseline (pretreatment) and posttreatment scores were included. The exclusion criteria included perimenopausal or postmenopausal patients, conditions in addition to uterine fibroids that share similar symptoms, or studies that did not focus on QOL assessment. Abstracts were screened, and full texts were reviewed to determine whether studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 67 studies were included after final review: 18 RCTs and 49 observational studies. All interventions were associated with a significant improvement in uterine fibroid-specific QOL measures, mental health metrics, and a reduction in symptom severity scores after treatment. These data reveal a substantial impact of uterine fibroids on the QOL and mental health of women with fibroids and indicate the metrics that can be used to compare the effectiveness of fibroid treatment options.
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- Brooke Neumann
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inspira, Vineland, New Jersey
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Informationist Services, Welch Medical Library, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Nuzulia NA, Mart T, Ahmed I, Sari YW. The Use of Microspheres for Cancer Embolization Therapy: Recent Advancements and Prospective. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:637-656. [PMID: 38276875 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Embolization therapy involving biomaterials has improved the therapeutic strategy for most liver cancer treatments. Developing biomaterials as embolic agents has significantly improved patients' survival rates. Various embolic agents are present in liquid agents, foam, particulates, and particles. Some of the most applied embolic agents are microparticles, such as microspheres (3D micrometer-sized spherical particles). Microspheres with added functionalities are currently being developed for effective therapeutic embolization. Their excellent properties of high surface area and capacity for being loaded with radionuclides and alternate active or therapeutic agents provide an additional advantage to overcome limitations from traditional cancer treatments. Microspheres (non-radioactive and radioactive) have been widely used and explored for localized cancer treatment. Non-radioactive microspheres exhibit improved clinical performance as drug delivery vehicles in chemotherapy due to their controlled and sustained drug release to the target site. They offer better flow properties and are beneficial for the ease of delivery via injection procedures. In addition, radioactive microspheres have also been exploited for use as an embolic platform in internal radiotherapy as an alternative to cancer treatment. This short review summarizes the progressive development of non-radioactive and radioactive embolic microspheres, emphasizing material characteristics. The use of embolic microspheres for various modalities of therapeutic arterial embolization and their impact on therapeutic performance are also discussed.
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- Nur Aisyah Nuzulia
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, U.K
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia, Depok 16424, Indonesia
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
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Milano F, Masi A, Madaghiele M, Sannino A, Salvatore L, Gallo N. Current Trends in Gelatin-Based Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15051499. [PMID: 37242741 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Gelatin is a highly versatile natural polymer, which is widely used in healthcare-related sectors due to its advantageous properties, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, low-cost, and the availability of exposed chemical groups. In the biomedical field, gelatin is used also as a biomaterial for the development of drug delivery systems (DDSs) due to its applicability to several synthesis techniques. In this review, after a brief overview of its chemical and physical properties, the focus is placed on the commonly used techniques for the development of gelatin-based micro- or nano-sized DDSs. We highlight the potential of gelatin as a carrier of many types of bioactive compounds and its ability to tune and control select drugs' release kinetics. The desolvation, nanoprecipitation, coacervation, emulsion, electrospray, and spray drying techniques are described from a methodological and mechanistic point of view, with a careful analysis of the effects of the main variable parameters on the DDSs' properties. Lastly, the outcomes of preclinical and clinical studies involving gelatin-based DDSs are thoroughly discussed.
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- Francesca Milano
- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Typeone Biomaterials Srl, Via Europa 113, 73021 Calimera, Italy
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- Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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Sofy AA, Tsui S. Comparison of polyvinyl alcohol particles and tris-acryl gelatin microspheres embolic agents used in uterine artery embolization: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2023; 20:74-84. [PMID: 36908106 PMCID: PMC10013078 DOI: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2023.43778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Objective To identify the preferred agent by comparing the therapeutic efficacy, degree of infarction, and side effects of polyvinyl alcohol particles (PVA) and tris-acryl gelatin embolization (TAGM) agents in uterine artery embolization. Materials and Methods We included available articles comparing PVA with TAGM embolization agents in the management of fibroids. The primary outcomes included the decrease in uterine volume (%), decrease in dominant tumor volume (%), fibroid infarction rate, complete infarction fibroid, complications, pain score after 24 h, procedure time (minutes), duration of hospital stay, fluoroscopy time (minutes), and the change in symptom severity score. Results Eight articles that met our inclusion criteria were included in this study. Our analysis yielded an overall superiority of PVA compared to TAGM regarding complete fibroid infarction rate at the first 24 h. However, TAGM was better than PVA concerning <90% infarction rate outcome. While both embolization techniques showed similar effects regarding the change in symptom severity score, the percentage of decrease in uterine volume, percentage of decrease of dominant tumor volume, 90-99% infarction rate, complete infarction rate when assessed after the first 24 h, pain score after the first 24 h, procedure time, fluoroscopy time, minor, and major complications. Conclusion Both PVA and TAGM embolization agents are effective and safe modalities in treating patients with fibroids, with no significant variation of both agents in most outcomes.
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- Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Lukies M, Clements W. Current Strategies for Prevention of Infection After Uterine Artery Embolisation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:911-917. [PMID: 35578034 PMCID: PMC9225967 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03158-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Uterine artery embolisation (UAE) is a safe and effective procedure for symptomatic uterine fibroids with an estimated rate of post-operative intra-uterine infection of 0.9-2.5%. While rates of infection have remained low over the past two decades, there is variation in infection prevention practices. Intra-uterine infection after UAE may occur via access site haematogenous spread or ascension of vaginal flora through the cervical canal. Although the evidence base is immature, risk factors for infection including previous pelvic infection, hydrosalpinx, endocervical incompetence, diabetes, smoking, obesity, respiratory disease, and immunosuppression should be assessed during the pre-operative consultation with the interventional radiologist to tailor a plan for minimising infection, which may include optimisation of any modifiable risk facts and prophylactic antibiotics.
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- Matthew Lukies
- Department of Radiology, Alfred Health, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Alfred Health, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia
- Department of Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
- National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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Extravascular Dispersion of Polyvinyl Alcohol Microsphere Particles in Uterine Artery Embolization. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:7426210. [PMID: 35211624 PMCID: PMC8863465 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7426210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a common minimally invasive treatment of different uterine pathologies, such as fibroids, adenomyosis, and menorrhagia. The procedure involves the injection of embolic agents into the uterine arteries, whereby various particles can be used, such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Complication of UAE is the dispersion of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) microsphere particles in the uterine body which can lead to a granular vaginal discharge. We report the management of complications of PVA microspheres dispersed from the uterine body causing postprocedural discomfort due to the vaginal passage of microspheres or because of an induced fibroid-size enlargement. The dispersion of the PVA microspheres is one example of a minor UAE complication, which nevertheless causes significant distress to the patient and eventfully requires further surgical interventions.
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Das R, Wale A, Renani SA, Ratnam L, Mailli L, Chun JY, Das S, Duggal B, Manyonda I, Belli AM. Randomised Controlled Trial of Particles Used in Uterine fibRoid Embolisation (PURE): Non-Spherical Polyvinyl Alcohol Versus Calibrated Microspheres. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:207-215. [PMID: 34984488 PMCID: PMC8807446 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02977-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose The PURE study is a randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing the clinical and MRI outcomes of patients treated with non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol, ns-PVA (Contour PVA–Boston Scientific–355–500 & 500–700 microns) versus calibrated hydrogel microspheres (Embozene–Varian Inc–700 & 900 microns) for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Materials and Methods Prospective, ethically approved non-sponsored RCT in 84 patients in a single UK tertiary IR unit, ISRCTN registry trial number ISRCTN18191539 in 2013 and 2014. All patients with symptomatic fibroid disease were eligible. UAE followed a standardised protocol with UFS-QOL and contrast-enhanced MRI before and 6 months post UAE. Outcome measures included: (1) Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaire (UFS-QOL). (2) Percentage total and dominant fibroid infarction. (3) Uterine and dominant fibroid volume reduction. (4) Volume of embolics. Results Sixty-three patients completed the QOL follow-up (33 ns-PVA vs 30 Embozenes), the groups were equivalent at baseline. Patients were followed up for 6 months following UAE. There was no significant difference in symptom scores or HR-QOL between ns-PVA and Embozenes, p = 0.67 and 0.21, respectively. 92.7% of patients treated with ns-PVA achieved > 90% dominant fibroid infarction versus 61.8% treated with Embozenes (p = 0.0016). 66% of patients treated with ns = PVA achieved > 90% total fibroid percentage infarction compared with 35% in the Embozene group (p = 0.011). The mean vials/syringes used were 5.2 with Embozenes versus 4.1 using PVA (p = 0.08). Conclusion The PURE study informs IRs regarding the efficacy of embolic agents in UAE, with superior fibroid infarction on MRI using ns-PVA versus Embozenes however no significant difference in clinical outcomes at 6 months after UAE. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00270-021-02977-0.
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- Raj Das
- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK.
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- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, St. George's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, St. George's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, St. George's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St. George's Hospital, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London, SW17 0QT, UK
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Amoah A, Chiu S, Quinn SD. Choice of primary and secondary outcomes in randomised controlled trials evaluating treatment for uterine fibroids: a systematic review. BJOG 2021; 129:345-355. [PMID: 34536313 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.16933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Core outcome sets aim to reduce research heterogeneity and standardise reporting, allowing meaningful comparisons between studies. OBJECTIVES To report on outcomes used in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating uterine fibroid treatments, towards the development of a core outcome set for fibroid research. SELECTION STRATEGY Database search of MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE and CINAHL (inception to July 2021) for all English-language RCTs involving surgical or radiological fibroid treatments. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS A total of 1885 texts were screened for eligibility by two reviewers independently according to PRISMA methodology. JADAD and Management of Otitis Media with Effusion in Cleft Palate (MOMENT) scores were used to assess methodological and outcome reporting quality of studies, respectively. Outcomes were mapped to nine domains. Non-parametric tests for correlation and to compare group medians were undertaken. MAIN RESULTS There were 23 primary outcomes (23 outcome measures) and 173 secondary outcomes (95 outcome measures) reported in 60 RCTs (5699 participants). The domains with highest frequency of primary outcomes reported were bleeding and quality of life (QoL). The most frequent primary outcomes were postoperative pain, QoL and menstrual bleeding. No primary outcomes were mapped to fertility domains. Median MOMENT outcome score was 5 (interquartile range 3). There was correlation between MOMENT outcome score and JADAD scores (r = 0.491, P = 0.0001), publishing journal impact factor (r = 0.419, P = 0.008) and publication year (r = 0.332, P = 0.01). CONCLUSION There is substantial variation in the outcomes reported in fibroid RCTs. There is a need for a core outcome set for fibroid research, to allow improved understanding regarding the effects of different treatments.
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- A Amoah
- Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Imperial College London, London, UK.,Northwick Park Hospital, London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust, Harrow, UK
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Rivera-Hernández G, Antunes-Ricardo M, Martínez-Morales P, Sánchez ML. Polyvinyl alcohol based-drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. Int J Pharm 2021; 600:120478. [PMID: 33722756 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a biodegradable semicrystalline synthetic polymer that has been used for biomedical applications for several years. In the pharmaceutical area, PVA has been widely used to prepare solid dispersions to improve the solubility of drugs. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that PVA is highly biocompatible and non-toxic in in-vitro and in-vivo studies. Several reports provided in this review suggest a promising strategy for cancer treatment. Thus far, the current therapy includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, the effectivity can be limited due to the heterogeneous manifestations of the disease, dose-related toxicity, and side effects. A promising strategy is the implementation of a targeted therapy using hydrogels, microparticles, or nanoparticles (NPs), capable of encapsulating, protecting, transporting, and targeted administration of a therapeutic agent. Considering the relevance of the PVA in conjunction with their copolymers, it has become a promising biodegradable material to build novel functional composites used in the fabrication of hydrogels, microparticles, nanoparticles, and nanocomposites for drug delivery systems in cancer treatment.
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- Gabriela Rivera-Hernández
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, Mexico; Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, Argentina
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, Mexico
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- CONACYT- Centro de Investigación Biomédica de Oriente-IMSS, Km 4.5 Carretera Federal Atlixco-Metepec, 74360 Metepec, Puebla, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Materiales Biotecnológicos (LaMaBio), Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, IMBICE-CONICET, Bernal, Argentina.
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Dong Z, Meng X, Yang W, Zhang J, Sun P, Zhang H, Fang X, Wang DA, Fan C. Progress of gelatin-based microspheres (GMSs) as delivery vehicles of drug and cell. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 122:111949. [PMID: 33641932 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.111949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gelatin has various attractive features as biomedical materials, for instance, biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, biodegradability, and ease of manipulation. In recent years, various gelatin-based microspheres (GMSs) have been fabricated with innovative technologies to serve as sustained delivery vehicles of drugs and genetic materials as well as beneficial bacteria. Moreover, GMSs have exhibited promising potentials to act as both cell carriers and 3D scaffold components in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, which not only exhibit excellent injectability but also could be integrated into a macroscale construct with the laden cells. Herein, we aim to thoroughly summarize the recent progress in the preparations and biomedical applications of GMSs and then to point out the research direction in future. First, various methods for the fabrication of GMSs will be described. Second, the recent use of GMSs in tumor embolization and in the delivery of cells, drugs, and genetic material as well as bacteria will be presented. Finally, several key factors that may enhance the improvement of GMSs were suggested as delivery vehicles.
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- Zuoxiang Dong
- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China; Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Surgery, Songshan Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266021, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial Park, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518057, China; Karolinska Institute Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine, HKSTP, Sha Tin, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, Shandong, China.
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Timing of Uterine Artery Embolization for Leiomyoma during the Menstrual Cycle. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021; 32:332-338. [PMID: 33468366 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate differences in outcomes of uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyoma when performed during different phases of the menstrual cycle. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this single-institution retrospective analysis, 111 premenopausal patients (median [range] age, 44 [33-52] years) undergoing UAE for symptomatic leiomyoma between June 2014 and February 2020 were included. Twenty-one patients underwent UAE in the menstrual phase (the early follicular phase), 27 in the late follicular phase, and 63 in the luteal phase. Baseline characteristics and technical and peri-procedural outcomes were compared among groups. Leiomyoma infarction on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging 1 week after UAE and 4-month outcomes, including changes in the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaire scores, the volume reduction rates of the uterus and largest leiomyoma, follicle stimulating hormone values, adverse events, and amenorrhea, were compared among groups. RESULTS A 4-month follow-up was completed for all patients. No significant differences were observed among groups in baseline characteristics or technical and peri-procedural outcomes. There were no significant differences in the multivariate-adjusted 1-week infarction rates of all leiomyoma volumes (P = .161) or multivariate-adjusted 4-month outcomes, including changes in the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life questionnaire symptoms and total scores (P = .864 and P = .798, respectively), the volume reduction rates of the uterus and the largest leiomyoma (P = .865 and P = .965, respectively), and follicle stimulating hormone values (P = .186) among the groups. No significant differences were noted in the 4-month adverse events (P = .260) or amenorrhea (P = .793) among the groups. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrated no significant differences in the outcomes of UAE for leiomyoma when performed during different phases of the menstrual cycle.
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A systematic review of the psychosocial impact of fibroids before and after treatment. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020; 223:674-708.e8. [PMID: 32474012 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.05.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Despite the high prevalence of uterine fibroids, the psychosocial impact of fibroids has not been evaluated across different quality of life indicators and compared with other chronic conditions. Here, we rigorously analyzed available evidence pertaining to the psychosocial burden of uterine fibroids in premenopausal women and compared validated quality of life and symptom scores before and after treatment. DATA SOURCES We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, ClinicalTrials.gov, Embase, and Cochrane Library for publications from January 1990 to January 2020. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA We considered English-language publications that evaluated the association between uterine fibroids diagnosed by imaging studies in premenopausal women and quality of life by standardized and validated questionnaires at baseline and after treatment. We used a detailed list of terms related to quality of life, questionnaires, and uterine fibroids to conduct the search. METHODS Three reviewers screened titles and abstracts and then obtained full-text articles for further analysis. The reviewers assessed risk of bias using established Cochrane and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale guidelines. The quality of life scores of premenopausal women with fibroids were reviewed at baseline and compared with those of published quality of life scores in other disease populations in addition to after fibroid treatment. RESULTS A total of 57 studies were included in the review: 18 randomized controlled trials and 39 observational studies. Of note, the 36-Item Short Form Survey and European Quality of Life Five-Dimension Scale questionnaires both indicated a diagnosis of uterine fibroids to have a disability score that was similar to or exceeded (was a greater psychosocial stressor) a diagnosis of heart disease, diabetes mellitus, or breast cancer. Quality of life scores were lower at baseline than after treatment in all instruments measuring these variables in women with uterine fibroids, indicating significantly impaired psychosocial functioning. Uterine fibroids were associated with significant patient-reported health disabilities related to bodily pain, mental health, social functioning, and satisfaction with sex life. CONCLUSION A diagnosis of uterine fibroids was a significant psychosocial stressor among women at baseline and relative to other diseases. Validated quality of life instruments indicated therapeutic success and the improvement of both physical and emotional symptoms after treatment.
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Farrell TP, Garvey C, Adams NC, Mulholland D, Ryan JM, Guiney M, McEniff N. Comparison of outcomes and cost-effectiveness of trisacryl gelatin microspheres alone versus combined trisacryl gelatin microspheres and gelatin sponge embolization in uterine fibroid embolization. Acta Radiol 2020; 61:1287-1296. [PMID: 31955609 DOI: 10.1177/0284185119898660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is an effective treatment for uterine leiomyomata. Optimizing the choice of embolic agents is imperative to achieve better patient outcomes with maximum resource utilization. PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of trisacryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM) versus combined TAGM and gelatin sponge (GS) embolization in the treatment of symptomatic uterine leiomyomata. MATERIAL AND METHODS Between July 2007 and December 2010, 106 consecutive patients underwent UFE with TAGM. Between January 2011 and December 2016, 123 consecutive patients underwent UFE with a combination of TAGM/GS. The primary outcomes were successful infarction rate (≥90% infarction) of the dominant leiomyoma and percentage reduction in uterine and dominant leiomyoma volume on MRI at six months. Secondary outcomes included adverse event rates, pain scores, and change in clinical symptoms at six months. The embolic agents utilized per procedure were recorded and a cost-effectiveness analysis was performed. RESULTS Baseline characteristics of both groups were similar. Successful infarction was achieved in 93.2% of the TAGM group and 94.6% of the TAGM/GS group (P = 0.52). Reduction in uterine volume (TAGM 40.7%, TAGM/GS 44.4%, P = 0.16) and dominant leiomyoma volume (TAGM 47.6%, TAGM/GS 50.1%, P = 0.29) at six months was similar. No significant difference was observed in symptom improvement at six months (P = 0.8). The mean number of TAGM vials utilized and cost per procedure was 6.3 and $1688.40 for TAGM embolization and 3.6 and $979.50 for TAGM/GS embolization, respectively. CONCLUSION Primary and secondary outcomes were comparable when performing UFE with TAGM versus combined TAGM/GS. The combined use of TAGM/GS reduced the mean cost of embolic agents by 42%.
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- Department of Radiology, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) is a noninvasive alternative to open surgery for treatment of uterine myomatosis. This study aims to analyze the efficacy and safety of UAE in these cases. A systematic review was carried out of studies available on the Medline (via PubMed) and the LILACS and PEDro (via the Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde) databases. The searches found 817 studies, 7 of which were selected according to the eligibility criteria (analytical, longitudinal, retrospective, or prospective studies), with a total of 367 patients studied. The variables analyzed and the characteristics of the studies included were collated and input to a database. Rates of volume reduction of the uterus and the dominant myoma were 44.1% and 56.3%, respectively. Mean rate of complete infarction of the dominant myoma was 88.6% (82-100%). The mean number of complications observed was 15±8.6 cases, most of which were classified as minor, and no deaths were recorded. The mean number of re-interventions in absolute values was 12.2±15.5 cases. Therefore, in the literature analyzed, uterine artery embolization is an effective procedure with a low rate of complications for treatment of uterine leiomyomatosis.
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- Hospital Universitário Professor Edgar Santos - HUPES, Salvador, BA, Brasil.,Hospital Cárdio Pulmonar - HCP, Salvador, BA, Brasil
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Uflacker AB, Haskal ZJ, Baerlocher MO, Bhatia SS, Carnevale FC, Dariushnia SR, Faintuch S, Gaba RC, Golzarian J, Midia M, Nikolic B, Sapoval MR, Walker TG. Society of Interventional Radiology Research Reporting Standards for Prostatic Artery Embolization. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:891-898.e1. [PMID: 32340862 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Andre B Uflacker
- Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
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- Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging/Interventional Radiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Division of Interventional Radiology and Image-Guided Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology and Vascular Imaging, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Radiology, McMaster University, Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital Affiliate, Northampton, Massachusetts
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- Department of Interventional Vascular and Oncologic Radiology, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Paris, France
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Katsumori T, Miura H, Yoshikawa T, Seri S, Kotera Y, Asato A. Intra-Arterial Lidocaine Administration for Anesthesia after Uterine Artery Embolization with Trisacryl Gelatin Microspheres for Leiomyoma. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:114-120. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Wang CY, Hu J, Sheth RA, Oklu R. Emerging Embolic Agents in Endovascular Embolization: An Overview. PROGRESS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING (BRISTOL, ENGLAND) 2020; 2:012003. [PMID: 34553126 PMCID: PMC8455112 DOI: 10.1088/2516-1091/ab6c7d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Courtney Y. Wang
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin St., Hourson, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Minimally Invasive Therapeutics Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77054, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Minimally Invasive Therapeutics Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, 13400 East Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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Katsumori T, Yoshikawa T, Miura H. Insufficient Leiomyoma Infarction in Uterine Artery Embolization: Relationship with Tumor Location. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019; 30:668-675.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Revised: 11/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Keussen I, Bengtsson J, Gavier-Widén D, Karlstam E. Uterine artery embolization in a sheep model: biodegradable versus non-degradable microspheres. Acta Radiol 2018; 59:1210-1217. [PMID: 29444587 DOI: 10.1177/0284185118757575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Transarterial embolization with particles is a relatively common treatment method in both malignant and benign disorders. Permanent occlusion of the uterine arteries may sometimes be disadvantageous. Purpose To compare the local tissue effects, possible side effects, and extent of recanalization following uterine artery embolization, using either degradable or non-degradable microspheres in a sheep model. Material and Methods In 22 female sheep, the uterine artery (UA) was unilaterally, superselectively embolized, with either degradable starch microspheres-DSM (group A) or calibrated gelatin coated spherical shape tris-acryl microspheres-TGMS (group B). The completion of embolization was confirmed by angiography. The animals were kept in the animal research facilities for 14 days and sacrificed following new angiographic evaluation. Gross and histological examination of the uterus and other organs was performed. Results The procedure was successful in all animals. At final angiographic evaluation recanalization was found in 82% of the ewes in group A and in 18% in group B. At histopathological examination, tissue impairment was similar in both groups, whereas vascular changes were more pronounced in the TGMS-group. Conclusion Embolization with DSM was associated with significantly higher degree of recanalization, than after embolization with TGMS.
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- Inger Keussen
- Skåne University Hospital, Center for Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Skåne University Hospital, Center for Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pathology and Wildlife Diseases, National Veterinary Institute (SVA), Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Pathology and Wildlife Diseases, National Veterinary Institute (SVA), Uppsala, Sweden
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Katsumori T, Asai S, Yokota H, Miura H. Volume of embolic agents in uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma: relation to baseline MRI. MINIM INVASIV THER 2018; 28:186-193. [DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2018.1513408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Bengtsson J, Cwikiel W, Sundgren PC, Karlstam E, Gavier-Widén D, Keussen I. The effects of uterine artery embolization with a new degradable microsphere in an experimental study. Acta Radiol 2017; 58:1334-1341. [PMID: 28273748 DOI: 10.1177/0284185117694510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background Transarterial particle embolization is a common treatment of uterine fibroids, aiming to obtain ischemia resulting in shrinking of the fibroid with preservation of normal uterine tissue. Embolization with non-degradable microspheres is established, but causes permanent occlusion of the arteries, affecting both the uterus as well as the fibroids. Purpose To evaluate in vivo degradation, local tissue effects, and possible recanalization following intra-arterial deposition of the new, degradable starch microspheres (DSM), in a short-term experimental pilot study. Material and Methods Under general anesthesia, unilateral transarterial embolization of the uterine artery (UA) with DSM 500-700 µm was performed in five female sheep. The animals underwent renewed angiography at different intervals after embolization (19-65 h) and were subsequently sacrificed. Histological examination was performed. Results Embolization with absent flow in the UA could be completed in five of six animals. At final angiographic evaluation, recanalization of the embolized arteries was evident in three sheep. At the gross postmortem examination, edema and discoloration indicating ischemia of the uterus at the embolized side, was observed in all the sheep. At histopathological examination, different stages of DSM degradation in the arterial branches were observed in both endometrium and myometrium. Mild-to-moderate vasculitis and mild-to-extensive ischemic changes were present along with degeneration of the uterine glands. Conclusion This short-term pilot study proved efficacy of embolization with DSM causing ischemic changes in the embolized organ, but also degradation of the DSM with subsequent recanalization of the embolized arteries.
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- Johan Bengtsson
- Skåne University Hospital, Center for Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Skåne University Hospital, Center for Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Skåne University Hospital, Center for Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Pathology and Wildlife Diseases, SVA, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Skåne University Hospital, Center for Medical Imaging and Physiology, Lund, Sweden
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Diagnostic Radiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of second uterine artery embolization (UAE) with those of first UAE for symptomatic uterine leiomyoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this single-institution retrospective study, between December 1997 and May 2016 first UAE was performed on 423 consecutively registered patients and second UAE on 11 consecutively registered patients to treat leiomyoma. The primary endpoint was infarction of all tumor tissue as seen at postprocedural contrast-enhanced MRI. The secondary endpoints were angiographic findings, embolization, MRI, and clinical outcomes 1 year after UAE. The outcomes were compared between the two groups. Multivariable linear regression analysis was performed to assess independent correlations with tumor infarction. RESULTS Most of the baseline demographic features and technical outcomes in the two groups were similar. In the second UAE group, all but one uterine artery was reopened. More collateral vessels were observed at the second UAE (1.1/patient versus 0.23/patient, p = 0.043). Contrast-enhanced MRI after UAE revealed that the tumor infarction rate was significantly lower in the second UAE group (69.8 ± 33.9% vs 96.8 ± 9.0%, p = 0.025). The difference remained significant after adjustments for possible confounders (p < 0.001). Whether UAE was a first or a second procedure was significantly associated with tumor infarction rate (p < 0.001). The uterine volume reduction rate 1 year after UAE was significantly lower in the second UAE group (33.4 ± 18.1% versus 46.9 ± 16.6%, p = 0.008). No other 1-year outcomes were significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSION Second UAE was effective but inferior to first UAE in that it resulted in less tumor infarction at contrast-enhanced MRI and had a lower uterine volume reduction rate.
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Katsumori T, Arima H, Asai S, Hayashi N, Miura H. Comparison of Pain Within 24 h after Uterine Artery Embolization with Tris-Acryl Gelatin Microspheres Versus Gelatin Sponge Particles for Leiomyoma. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2017; 40:1687-1693. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1691-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Katsumori T, Miura H, Arima H, Hino A, Tsuji Y, Masuda Y, Nishimura T. Tris-acryl gelatin microspheres versus gelatin sponge particles in uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma. Acta Radiol 2016; 58:834-841. [DOI: 10.1177/0284185116674499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Tris-acryl gelatin microspheres (TAGM) and gelatin sponge particles (GS) have been used in uterine artery embolization (UAE) for leiomyoma. No direct comparisons of both embolic agents have been reported. Purpose To compare the outcomes of UAE with TAGM with those of UAE with GS for uterine leiomyoma. Material and Methods This was a non-randomized, single-institute, non-inferiority study. Between July 2008 and August 2015, 67 consecutive patients with symptomatic leiomyoma underwent UAE. GS was used for the first 49 patients and TAGM was used for the following 18 patients. The primary endpoint was tumor infarction on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 1 week after UAE. The secondary endpoints were changes in symptoms and quality-of-life scores with UFS-QOL questionnaires at 4 months, and adverse events (AEs) in the 4 months after UAE. Results The baseline characteristics of both groups were similar. Complete or nearly complete tumor infarction (≥90%) was achieved in 94.4% (17/18) of the TAGM group and 93.6% (44/47) of the GS group. This difference (0.8%; 95% CI, –11.9% to 13.5%) indicated the non-inferiority of the TAGM group to the GS group, with a pre-specified non-inferiority margin of 20%. No significant differences were observed in improvements in symptoms or quality-of-life scores at 4 months ( P = 0.56 and P = 0.19) or in 4-month AEs ( P = 0.29). Conclusion The outcomes of UAE with TAGM were comparable to those of UAE with GS, suggesting that both embolic agents are acceptable for the treatment of leiomyoma.
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- Department of Radiology, Saiseikai Shiga Hospital, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Saiseikai Shiga Hospital, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Saiseikai Shiga Hospital, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Saiseikai Shiga Hospital, Shiga, Japan
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Khoury NN, Champagne PO, Kotowski M, Raymond J, Roy D, Weill A. Unexpected complications with head and neck hydrogel microsphere particle embolization: A case series and a technical note. Interv Neuroradiol 2016; 23:107-111. [PMID: 27765866 DOI: 10.1177/1591019916668840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Endovascular particle embolization is a common procedure with a relatively safe profile. We report here four cases in which cranial nerves, skin and mucosal ischemic complications occurred with the use of hydrogel microspheres (250-500 µm in size). Given the compressibility and higher penetration potential of microsphere particles compared with polyvinyl alcohol particles of similar size, we suggest oversizing hydrogel microsphere particles for head and neck embolizations.
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- Naim N Khoury
- 1 Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Canada
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Canada
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Canada
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Canada
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- 1 Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal, Canada
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Bédouet L, Moine L, Servais E, Beilvert A, Labarre D, Laurent A. Tunable delivery of niflumic acid from resorbable embolization microspheres for uterine fibroid embolization. Int J Pharm 2016; 511:253-261. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2016.06.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Jiang W, Shen Z, Luo H, Hu X, Zhu X. Comparison of polyvinyl alcohol and tris-acryl gelatin microsphere materials in embolization for symptomatic leiomyomas: a systematic review. MINIM INVASIV THER 2016; 25:289-300. [DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2016.1207667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Izumi Y, Ikeda S, Kitagawa A, Katsuda E, Hagihara M, Kamei S, Ota T, Ishiguchi T. Uterine artery embolization by use of porous gelatin particles for symptomatic uterine leiomyomas: comparison with hand-cut gelatin sponge particles. Jpn J Radiol 2015; 33:461-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s11604-015-0445-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 06/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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