Delayed intestinal perforation and vertebral osteomyelitis after high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for uterine leiomyoma
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
;
: 490-493, 2017.
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| ID: wpr-192002
ABSTRACT
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive uterine fibroid treatment option for patients who want to preserve fertility. However, according to several reports regarding ablation of solid tumors by HIFU, there are rare complications in patients with uterine leiomyomas, and overall data are still insufficient. Here, we report rare and major complications of HIFU, such as delayed intestinal perforation, uterine perforation with recto-uterine fistula, and osteomyelitis 29 days after the HIFU procedure to treat multiple myomas. Thus, we present a very serious case resulting from HIFU treatment of uterine fibroids and a review of the literature.
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Main subject:
Osteomyelitis
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Uterine Perforation
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Ultrasonography
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Fertility
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Fistula
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Intestinal Perforation
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Leiomyoma
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Myoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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