Table 5: Classification of main complications related to UAE procedure.

Timing
UAE Compli-cations Immediate Early Late
Puncturing of femoral artery: Hematoma, thrombosis, pseudoaneurysm, rarely failure to cannulate the artery Vaginal discharge: resolves spontaneously, but requires treatment if foul smelling and purulent, suggesting infection. Fibroid expulsion (10%): Expectant management, but if the fibroid is very large surgical intervention may be required.
Contrast reaction: Allergic reactions Changes in sexual function
Non-target embolization Complicated Post Embolic Syndrome Endometritis (0.5%): usually responds well to antibiotics.
DVT and pulmonary embolism (< 1%) Chronic vaginal discharge
UTI (very rare) Amenorrhea
Non-target embolization

DVT: Deep Venous Thrombosis; UAE: Uterine Artery Embolization; UTI: Urinary Tract Infection.