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Uterine Fibroids & Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroids

 

Background

Treatment Options

Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroids (UAE/UFE)

How Can I Get (UAE/UFE)?

Common Questions & Answers

Bibliography

 

 


Bibliography

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