Korean Journal of Perinatology  2008;19(4):393-397

A case of normal spontaneous vaginal delivery after transvaginal radiofrequency myolysis.

Hyun Young KIM 1 ; Chan Hee JIN ; Jeong Hoon RHO ; In Taek HWANG ; Young Rae SONG ; Ki Hwan KIM

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Keywords

Radiofrequency myolysis; Pregnancy; Vaginal delivery

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Radiofrequency myolysis does not require general anesthesia and is safe and effective treatment for uterine myomas tried to women in women who wish to conserve the uterus. However, a controversial issue is whether radiofrequency myolysis is safe to women who desire future pregnancies. We report a case who experienced full term spontaneous vaginal delivery without uterine rupture after radiofrequency myolysis.