Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 451-454 , March 2007

Uterine Artery Embolization: A Treatment Option for Symptomatic Fibroids in Postmenopausal Women

Received 26 July 2006 ,Revised 8 December 2006 ,Accepted 20 December 2006.

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 None of the authors have identified a conflict of interest.

PII: S1051-0443(06)00782-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2006.12.723

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 18, Issue 3 , Pages 451-454 , March 2007

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