Impact of Radiofrequency Ablation in the management of symptomatic uterine myoma | ||||
Sohag Medical Journal | ||||
Article 3, Volume 24, Issue 1, January 2020, Page 18-25 PDF (542.38 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/smj.2019.16684.1055 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
mamdouh elsemary ayed 1; sabri mahmoud2; allam mohamed3; Medhat Ibrahim4; Hisham Abdelghany5 | ||||
1Ob/Gyn. department,Faculty of medicine, Sohag university,Sohag,Egypt. | ||||
2obesterics and gynacology department, faculty of medicine, sohag university, Egypt | ||||
3obesterics and gynacology department, faculty of medicine, sohag university, Egypt. | ||||
4Radiology deprtment, Faculty of medicine, Sohag university, Egypt. | ||||
5Radiology department,faculty of medicine,Sohag university, Egypyt | ||||
Abstract | ||||
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of women with symptomatic uterine fibroids. DESIGN: Prospective interventional clinical trial study. METHODS: Forty women with symptomatic uterine fibroids underwent Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation. Primary Outcome measures are changes in fibroid-related symptoms and tumor size after the procedure measured at baseline, 3 and 6 months after the intervention. Secondary Outcome measures are recurrence of fibroid symptoms following the procedure ( Time Frame: Baseline to 6 months ) and operative complications ( Time Frame: Baseline to 6 weeks ). RESULTS: The 40 patients, fulfilled the follow-up evaluations post-ablation. The mean uterine fibroid volume reduction rate was 40% at 3 months and 60% at 6 months post-ablation. symptoms, especially bleeding were statistically significantly declined. No severe complications such as penetration or burn injuries of the nearby organs were detected. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation is effective in reducing fibroid symptoms and size. Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation ablation is a promising new treatment option for Leiomyomas and should be further evaluated. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Radiofrequency ablation; fibroids; Minimally invasive surgery | ||||
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