Three cases of complications after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment in unmarried women.
10.5468/ogs.2015.58.6.542
- Author:
Hyun Kyung KIM
1
;
Doa KIM
;
Min Kyoung LEE
;
Chae Rim LEE
;
So Yeon KANG
;
Youn Jee CHUNG
;
Hyun Hee CHO
;
Jang Heub KIM
;
Mee Ran KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. mrkim@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Complications;
High-intensity focused ultrasound;
Leiomyoma
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Leiomyoma;
Myoma;
Single Person*;
Ultrasonography*;
Uterine Hemorrhage
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2015;58(6):542-546
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been regarded as a non-surgical, minimally invasive therapeutic option for patients who prioritize uterus-conservation. Although many studies have shown that HIFU therapy is a safe and effective treatment of uterine fibroid, not all fibroids are suitable for HIFU due to risks of serious complications. We experienced three cases of complications after the HIFU ablation for huge uterine fibroids, including two cases of rapid myoma enlargement and one case of heavy vaginal bleeding.
