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Gagnon PL, Thérasse É, Voizard N, Dubé M, Caty V. Uterine Fibroid Embolization Survey in Canada: Challenges, Opportunities, and Differences in Practices Across the Country. Can Assoc Radiol J 2024:8465371241252307. [PMID: 38755969 DOI: 10.1177/08465371241252307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Purpose: To assess the current practices surrounding Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) in Canada. Methods: An online survey was sent to Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology (CAIR) members. It included questions on symptoms prompting UFE, patient awareness, investigation, UFE settings, the number of UFE procedures, and post-UFE care. The findings were discussed at CAIR's 2023 annual meeting by an expert panel. Results: Out of 792 surveys sent, 87 were filled (11%). Menorrhagia is the most common indication for UFE (87%). Women's awareness of UFE as a treatment option for fibroids is viewed as poor or average by 94% of our survey respondents. Most respondents see patients in clinics (92%) before the procedure and evaluate fibroids with MRI pre-UFE (76%). There is variability in care post-UFE, with 33% of procedures being performed as day surgery while 67% lead to overnight stay. For pain management, intravenous analgesia (including patient-controlled analgesia) is used in 76% (63/83) of cases while 19% (16/83) of respondents mentioned using epidural analgesia. Finally, there is an even split between embolic agent used; non-spherical polyvinyl alcohol (50%) and spherical particles (50%). Conclusion: Respondents believe patients in Canada still have limited awareness of UFE. Interventional radiologists are increasingly involved in the entire patient care trajectory, overseeing pre-and post-procedure care and hospitalizing patients. For pain management after UFE, it is observed that while epidural analgesia has been demonstrated more effective than alternatives, it is not widely used as the primary method.
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- Pierre-Luc Gagnon
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine, Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine, Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et des services sociaux de l'Est de l'Ile de Montréal-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine, Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et des services sociaux de l'Est de l'Ile de Montréal-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine, Département de radiologie, radio-oncologie et médecine nucléaire, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et des services sociaux de l'Est de l'Ile de Montréal-Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Alqahtani A, Han K, Kim SY, Kim MD, Kwon JH, Kim GM, Moon S. Efficacy of intra-arterial lidocaine administration on pain and inflammatory response after uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids. Acta Radiol 2024; 65:302-306. [PMID: 36600596 DOI: 10.1177/02841851221146517] [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: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND There have been conflicting outcomes regarding the use of lidocaine to reduce pain after uterine artery embolization (UAE). PURPOSE To investigate the efficacy of intra-arterial lidocaine injection for pain and inflammatory response control within 24 h of UAE for symptomatic uterine fibroids. MATERIAL AND METHODS Of 1530 patients who underwent UAE for uterine fibroids in 2007-2021, 5 mL of 1% lidocaine was injected into each uterine artery immediately after UAE in 23 patients. A disease-matched control group (n = 23) who did not receive intra-arterial lidocaine was generated from the same registry. The pain score, white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and fentanyl consumption were compared before and after UAE. Complete infarction of the dominant fibroid was assessed using magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS Significantly lower WBC count, CRP level, and NLR were noted 24 h after UAE in the lidocaine group. No statistically significant difference was noted in the pain score between groups at 0-24 h. The cumulative fentanyl dose administered during the first 24 h after UAE was not significantly different. After embolization, fibroid-related symptoms resolved in all patients. No significant difference was observed in the rate of complete infarction of the dominant fibroid. CONCLUSION Lidocaine administration immediately after UAE resulted in a significant reduction in the inflammatory response. However, such a difference in the inflammatory reaction did not contribute to significant reductions in pain scores or fentanyl consumption.
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- Abdulrahman Alqahtani
- Vascular Interventional Radiology, Medical Imaging Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Ozen M, Patel R, Hoffman M, Raissi D. Update on Endovascular Therapy for Fibroids and Adenomyosis. Semin Intervent Radiol 2023; 40:327-334. [PMID: 37575341 PMCID: PMC10415060 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Uterine fibroids and adenomyosis are prevalent benign neoplasms that can lead to serious deleterious health effects including life-threatening anemia, prolonged menses, and pelvic pain; however, up to 40% of women remain undiagnosed. Traditional treatment options such as myomectomy or hysterectomy can effectively manage symptoms but may entail longer hospital stays and hinder future fertility. Endovascular treatment, such as uterine artery embolization (UAE), is a minimally invasive procedure that has emerged as a well-validated alternative to surgical options while preserving the uterus and offering shorter hospital stays. Careful patient selection and appropriate techniques are crucial to achieving optimal outcomes. There have been advancements in recent times that encompass pre- and postprocedural care aimed at enhancing results and alleviating discomfort prior to, during, and after UAE. Furthermore, success and reintervention rates may also depend on the size and location of the fibroids. This article reviews the current state of endovascular treatments of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
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- Merve Ozen
- Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
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- University of Kentucky College of Medicine, William R. Willard Medical Education Building, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
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Steffen DA, Najafi A, Binkert CA. Postinterventional Patient Comfort After Uterine Artery Embolization and Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:152-157. [PMID: 36352125 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03290-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the duration and effect of superior hypogastric nerve block (SHNB) with ropivacaine and clonidine on postinterventional pain levels and opioid requirements in patients undergoing uterine artery embolization. MATERIALS AND METHODS Postinterventional pain levels (numeric rating scale, NRS 0-10) and opioid doses were retrospectively analyzed in 53 patients undergoing transfemoral uterine artery embolization and intraprocedural superior hypogastric nerve block during 24 h. A mixture of 150 mg of ropivacaine and 150 µg of clonidine was used for the block. RESULTS Postinterventional pain averaged between 1.4 and 2.0 during the first 9 h, after which a small but significant increase was observed (NRS 1.7 ± 1.6 vs. NRS 2.6 ± 2.2, p < 0.001). 70% of patients did not exceed a tolerable pain threshold of NRS 4 during the first 9 h after the intervention. Thirty-three patients (62%) did not require any opioid medication. Mean iv morphine dose was 3.1 ± 4.7 mg, whereas 71% of opioid doses were administered after 9 h. CONCLUSION Superior hypogastric nerve block using a mixture of ropivacaine and clonidine provides good pain relief for 9 h after uterine artery embolization requiring only very low amounts of additional opioids.
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- Dominik A Steffen
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Brauerstrasse 15, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Brauerstrasse 15, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Brauerstrasse 15, 8401, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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Tian C, Wang Z, Huang L, Liu Y, Wu K, Li Z, Han B, Jiao D, Han X, Zhao Y. One-step fabrication of lidocaine/CalliSpheres ® composites for painless transcatheter arterial embolization. Lab Invest 2022; 20:463. [PMID: 36221084 PMCID: PMC9552470 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-022-03653-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is one of the first-line treatments for advanced hepatocellular cancer. The pain caused by TAE is a stark complication, which remains to be prevented by biomedical engineering methods. METHODS Herein, a commercial embolic agent CalliSpheres® bead (CB) was functionally modified with lidocaine (Lid) using an electrostatic self-assembly technique. The products were coded as CB/Lid-n (n = 0, 5, 10, corresponding to the relative content of Lid). The chemical compositions, morphology, drug-loading, and drug-releasing ability of CB/Lid-n were comprehensively investigated. The biocompatibility was determined by hemolysis assay, live/dead cell staining assay, CCK8 assay, immunofluorescence (IHC) staining assay and quantitative real-time PCR. The thermal withdrawal latency (TWL) and edema ratio (ER) were performed to evaluate the analgesia of CB/Lid-n using a plantar inflammation model. A series of histological staining, including immunohistochemistry (IL-6, IL-10, TGF-β and Navi1.7) and TUNEL were conducted to reveal the underlying mechanism of anti-tumor effect of CB/Lid-n on a VX2-tumor bearing model. RESULTS Lid was successfully loaded onto the surface of CalliSpheres® bead, and the average diameter of CalliSpheres® bead increased along with the dosage of Lid. CB/Lid-n exhibited desirable drug-loading ratio, drug-embedding ratio, and sustained drug-release capability. CB/Lid-n had mild toxicity towards L929 cells, while triggered no obvious hemolysis. Furthermore, CB/Lid-n could improve the carrageenan-induced inflammation response micro-environment in vivo and in vitro. We found that CB/Lid-10 could selectively kill tumor by blocking blood supply, inhibiting cell proliferation, and promoting cell apoptosis. CB/Lid-10 could also release Lid to relieve post-operative pain, mainly by remodeling the harsh inflammation micro-environment (IME). CONCLUSIONS In summary, CB/Lid-10 has relatively good biocompatibility and bioactivity, and it can serve as a promising candidate for painless transcatheter arterial embolization.
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- Chuan Tian
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, China.
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Clements W, Brown N, Buckley B, Rogan C, Kok HK, Liang E. Quality care guidelines for uterine artery embolisation in women with symptomatic uterine fibroids in Australia and New Zealand: According to the AGREE-II checklist and endorsed by the Interventional Radiology Society of Australasia. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2022; 66:819-825. [PMID: 35785440 PMCID: PMC9545349 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Warren Clements
- Department of Radiology, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Surgery, Monash University Central Clinical School, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,National Trauma Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia.,Wesley Hospital, Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Northern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Sydney Fibroid Clinic, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Tang Y, Lin B, Zhang YP, Hu YN, Zhang JH, Wu SJ, Zhou YF, Cai SL, Luo JW, Chi W, Fang ZT. Retrospective Analysis of the Effect of Lidocaine Combined with Methylprednisolone on Pain Control After Uterine Artery Embolization. Front Surg 2022; 9:875484. [PMID: 35521428 PMCID: PMC9063317 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.875484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The analgesic effect produced by the intra-arterial injection of lidocaine in patients undergoing uterine artery embolization has been proven to be safe and effective. Nevertheless, a significant degree of pain is typically experienced after the operation, and pain management is crucial. Methylprednisolone, which provides an anti-inflammatory effect, is widely used in the treatment of several diseases. To date, methylprednisolone has not been used after uterine artery embolization. Methods A total of 131 patients with uterine leiomyoma were retrospectively enrolled. Forty-five patients (control group) were treated with embolized microspheres for bilateral uterine artery embolization. Fifty (study group) and 36 (lidocaine group) patients were administered lidocaine mixed with embolized microspheres during embolization, and in addition, the study group was administered methylprednisolone. Completed pain scales at different time points during surgery were obtained from patients undergoing uterine artery embolization. Efficacy against pain was evaluated by comparing the pain score, inflammatory index, and use of sufentanil within 24 h followed by a Kruskal-Wallis Test and a least significant difference post-hoc analysis. Results The postoperative pain scores at 1, 4, and 7 h after uterine artery embolization in the study group (3.08 ± 2.09, 2.46 ± 1.93, and 2.38 ± 1.85, respectively) were significantly lower than those in the control group (4.84 ± 2.36, 4.16 ± 1.87, and 3.56 ± 1.93, respectively) and the lidocaine group (3.50 ± 2.10, 3.30 ± 1.88, and 3.28 ± 1.89, respectively). At the first 24 h after embolization, the total usage of sufentanil in the study group (31.4 ± 4.16) was significantly lower than those in the control group (45.7 ± 6.51) and the lidocaine group (38.3 ± 6.25). At 1 and 4 h, the pain scores of the lidocaine group were significantly lower than those of the control group. In addition, at the first 24 h after embolization, the total usage of sufentanil in the lidocaine group was significantly lower than that in the control group. Conclusion Lidocaine in combination with methylprednisolone can significantly alleviate pain and reduce the usage of sufentanil after bilateral uterine artery embolization. Thus, methylprednisolone is a recommended addition to the therapeutic regimen after embolization.
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- Yi Tang
- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Jie-wei Luo Wu Chi Zhu-ting Fang
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Emergency Department, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Jie-wei Luo Wu Chi Zhu-ting Fang
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- Department of Shengli Clinical College, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
- Correspondence: Jie-wei Luo Wu Chi Zhu-ting Fang
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Sharma RS, Vaishnavi D, Bhatia P. Intra-arterial regional anesthesia for pain associated with arteriovenous malformations sclerotherapy. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2022; 38:499-501. [PMID: 36505222 PMCID: PMC9728454 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_483_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- Ravi S. Sharma
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Ravi S. Sharma, Room No. 16, OPD Block, Pain Medicine, AIIMS, Rishikesh - 249 203, Uttarakhand, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Pisanie JLD, Commander CW, Burke CT. Management of Postprocedural Uterine Artery Embolization Pain. Semin Intervent Radiol 2021; 38:588-594. [PMID: 34853507 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Chan P, Garcia-Reyes K, Cronan J, Newsome J, Bercu Z, Majdalany BS, Resnick N, Gichoya J, Kokabi N. Managing Postembolization Syndrome-Related Pain after Uterine Fibroid Embolization. Semin Intervent Radiol 2021; 38:382-387. [PMID: 34393350 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Patricia Chan
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Shiwani TH, Shiwani H. Intra-arterial anaesthetics for pain control in arterial embolisation procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. CVIR Endovasc 2021; 4:6. [PMID: 33399961 PMCID: PMC7785604 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-020-00198-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Purpose A systematic review to determine the effectiveness of intra-arterial anaesthetics on post- operative pain and opioid analgesia requirements in arterial embolisation procedures. Materials and methods A systematic review of the literature was performed (Embase, PubMed, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library) from inception to 10th August 2020. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies that utilised intra-arterial anaesthesia during an embolisation procedure for the purposes of pain control were included. Eligibility was assessed by two investigators independently. Results Eight hundred fifty-nine candidate articles were identified, and 9 studies met the inclusion criteria (6 RCTs and 3 retrospective cohort studies). Four studies were of hepatic chemoembolisation and 5 were of uterine artery embolisation. Five hundred twenty-nine patients were treated in total. All studies used lidocaine as the anaesthetic with doses ranging from 20 to 200 mg, and the anaesthetic was delivered varyingly before, during or after embolisation. Pain intensity was converted to a numeric scale from 0 to 10, and opioid doses were converted to milligram morphine equivalent doses. A random-effects meta-analysis model was used to analyse the results of RCTs, and the results of cohort studies were summarised with a narrative synthesis. The meta-analyses suggested that pain scores were reduced by a mean of 1.02 (95% CI − 2.34 to 0.30; p = 0.13) and opioid doses were reduced by a mean of 7.35 mg (95% CI, − 14.77, 0.06; p = 0.05) in the intervention group however neither finding was statistically significant. No serious adverse events were reported. Conclusion Intra-arterial anaesthetic may slightly reduce pain intensity and post-operative opioid consumption following embolisation, however the results are not statistically significant. There is very limited data available on the effect of anaesthetic on length of hospital admission. Whilst no serious adverse events were reported, there are some concerns regarding the effect of lidocaine on the technical success of embolisation procedures that preclude our recommendation for routine use in embolisation procedures. High quality randomised controlled trials are required to elucidate the dose-response effect of lidocaine on opioid consumption and pain following embolisation, particularly in the first few hours post-operatively, as well as effects on duration of hospital stay. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s42155-020-00198-z.
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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Liu S, Li W. Intra-arterial lidocaine for pain control after uterine artery embolization: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:4162-4167. [PMID: 33172315 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1847079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The efficacy of intra-arterial lidocaine for pain control of uterine artery embolization remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of intra-arterial lidocaine versus placebo on the postoperative pain intensity of uterine artery embolization. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through April 2020 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of intra-arterial lidocaine versus placebo on pain control of uterine artery embolization. This meta-analysis is performed using the random-effect model. RESULTS Three RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Overall, compared with control group for uterine artery embolization, intra-arterial lidocaine was associated with substantially reduced pain scores at 4 h (SMD = -0.85; 95% CI = -1.31 to -0.38; p = .0003) and analgesic consumption (SMD = -0.84; 95% CI = -1.26 to -0.42; p < .0001), but has no obvious influence on pain scores at 7 h (SMD = -0.19; 95% CI = -0.63 to 0.25; p = .40) or pain scores at 24 h (SMD = -0.55; 95% CI = -1.25 to 0.16; p = .13). CONCLUSIONS Intra-arterial lidocaine is effective for pain control after uterine artery embolization.
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- Shudong Liu
- Department of Neurology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Yongchuan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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