Randomized comparison of uterine artery embolization (UAE) with surgical treatment in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids (REST Trial): Subanalysis of 5-year MRI findings

Ananthakrishnan, G., Murray, L., Ritchie, M., Murray, G., Bryden, F., Lassman, S., Lumsden, M.A. and Moss, J.G. (2013) Randomized comparison of uterine artery embolization (UAE) with surgical treatment in patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids (REST Trial): Subanalysis of 5-year MRI findings. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 36(3), pp. 676-681. (doi: 10.1007/s00270-012-0485-y)

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Abstract

<p>Purpose: To report 5-year contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging findings of the REST trial recruits who underwent either uterine artery embolization (UAE) or myomectomy.</p> <p>Methods: A total of 157 patients were randomized to UAE or surgery (hysterectomy or myomectomy). Ninety-nine patients who had UAE and eight patients who had myomectomy were analyzed. MRI scans at baseline, 6 months, and 5 years were independently interpreted by two radiologists. Dominant fibroid diameter, uterine volume, total fibroid infarction (complete 100 %, almost complete 90–99 %, partial <90 %), and new fibroid formation were the main parameters assessed and related to the need for reintervention.</p> <p>Results: In the UAE group, mean ± standard deviation uterine volume was 670 ± 503, 422 ± 353, and 292 ± 287 mL at baseline, 6 months, and 5 years, respectively. Mean dominant fibroid diameter was 7.6 ± 3.0, 5.8 ± 2.9, and 5 ± 2.9 cm at baseline, 6 months, and 5 years. Fibroid infarction at 6 months was complete in 35 % of women, almost complete in 29 %, and partial in 36 %. Need for reintervention was 19, 10, and 33 % in these groups, respectively (p = 0.123). No myomectomy cases had further intervention. At 5 years, the prevalence of new fibroid was 60 % in the myomectomy group and 7 % in the UAE group (p = 0.008).</p> <p>Conclusion: There is a further significant reduction in both uterine volume and dominant fibroid diameter between 6 months and 5 years after UAE. Complete fibroid infarction does not translate into total freedom from a subsequent reintervention. New fibroid formation is significantly higher after myomectomy.</p>

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bryden, Dr Fiona and Murray, Dr Lilian and Sim, Ms Moira
Authors: Ananthakrishnan, G., Murray, L., Ritchie, M., Murray, G., Bryden, F., Lassman, S., Lumsden, M.A., and Moss, J.G.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Publisher:Springer Link
ISSN:0174-1551
ISSN (Online):1432-086X

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