Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2006 Jan;49(1):236-240.

Enlarged leiomyoma after myolysis with radiofrequency

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea. endogy@hanmail.net

Abstract

Radiofrequency myolysis is newly developed method for management of myoma. Patients do not need to under general anesthesia neither admission. It decrease the size of myoma with preserve uterus. But the complication and side effect of radiofrequency myolysis had not been published. We have experienced two cases of increased size of the myoma with secondary degeneration after myolysis, so report that with a brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Radiofrequency myolysis; Degeneration

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General
Humans
Leiomyoma*
Myoma
Uterus
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