UFE / Fibroid Embolization

PREOP

• All patients will be seen in clinic
• Need preoperative MRI of the pelvis with IV contrast
• IR physician with discuss case with GYN to rule out cancer

SCHEDULING

• Will need preop authorization from insurance
• Patients will stay overnight
• Some patients will need letter to excuse them from work for at least 1 week

OCATION OF THE PROCEDURE

• Cath lab

PRESCRIPTIONS

• Percocet 5/325mg take one tablet po q4h prn pain
• Ibuprofen 600mg – take one tablet po q8h. Start in the morning of the procedure and take for at least 3 days post op
• Scopolamine patch – apply to the back of the ear the night before the procedure. Change as directed.
• Colace 250mg po daily – for at least 3 days. Continue while taking narcotics
• Zofran sublingual 4mg po q8h prn for nauseA

FOLLOW UP

• Phone call (1-2 days)
• 1-2 wks Clinic visit: to follow up symptoms
• 6mo Clinic visit with MRI of the pelvis with IV contrast (gadolinium)