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Ultrasound-guided transvaginal radiofrequency ablation combined with levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for symptomatic uterine adenomyosis treatment.
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International Journal of Hyperthermia . 2021, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p65-69. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- To evaluate the clinical outcomes of transvaginal ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) for the treatment of symptomatic uterine adenomyosis. Patients with symptomatic uterine adenomyosis treated with ultrasound-guided RFA in combined with an LNG-IUS from January 2013 to January 2016 and followed up for 3 years after treatment were selected. Assessment endpoints included the uterine volume reduction rate, dysmenorrheal score, symptom severity score and adverse events. Among the 72 patients, 64 completed the 3-year follow-up evaluations after treatment. No LNG-IUS expulsion was reported. Dysmenorrhea and symptom severity scores statistically significantly declined after the combined treatment of RFA and LNG-IUS was administered. The uterine volume significantly decreased, and the average reduction rate was 55%. Ultrasound-guided RFA combined with an LNG-IUS might be a simple, safe and effective alternative for the treatment of symptomatic adenomyosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02656736
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Hyperthermia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154257945
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02656736.2021.1874063