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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v203i6.5260
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Vol. 203 No. 6 (2026)
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Hoà, T. Q., Ánh, N. N., Dũng, L. V., Khoa, N. X., Huy, N. V., Bình, C. V. T., Định, N. T. ., Ý, N. T., & Quang, T. X. (2026). Angiographic anatomy of the uterine artery and its application in uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Journal of Medical Research, 203(6), 453-461. https://doi.org/10.52852/tcncyh.v203i6.5260

Angiographic anatomy of the uterine artery and its application in uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine fibroids

Tran Quoc Hoa, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Le Van Dung, Ngo Xuan Khoa, Nguyen Van Huy, Chu Van Tue Binh, Nguyen Thi Đinh, Ngo Thanh Y, Tran Xuan Quang

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The uterine artery is a branch of the internal iliac artery, characterized by a distinctive course within the broad ligament, with rich branching patterns and extensive anastomoses with other pelvic vessels. Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in females, predominantly supplied by branches of the uterine artery. Uterine artery embolization is a minimally invasive and effective therapeutic option for symptom control and reduction of fibroid volume. A thorough understanding of uterine artery anatomy on angiographic imaging enables accurate identification of tumor-feeding vessels, detection of anatomical variations and collateral blood supply, thereby improving technical success rates while minimizing procedure-related complications.

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Uterine artery anatomy, Uterine fibroids, Uterine fibroids embolization (UFE), Uterine artery embolization (UAE)

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