Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience
Introduction: Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation is a relatively noninvasive approach for the treatment of fibroids in patients who do not wish to undergo conventional surgery. Information on potential complications of this novel technique is very scarce. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive, epide...
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| author | Angel Santalla-Hernández Mariña Naveiro-Fuentes Rebeca Benito-Villena Jesus Villegas-Alcazar María Setefilla López-Criado Ana Lara-Serrano Jorge Fernández Parra Juan Luis Alcázar Irene Pelayo-Delgado |
| author_facet | Angel Santalla-Hernández Mariña Naveiro-Fuentes Rebeca Benito-Villena Jesus Villegas-Alcazar María Setefilla López-Criado Ana Lara-Serrano Jorge Fernández Parra Juan Luis Alcázar Irene Pelayo-Delgado |
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| description | Introduction: Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation is a relatively noninvasive approach for the treatment of fibroids in patients who do not wish to undergo conventional surgery. Information on potential complications of this novel technique is very scarce. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive, epidemiological study of 115 patients who underwent transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids and for whom complications were recorded. Results: We performed 115 transvaginal radiofrequency ablation procedures, we recorded a total of 11 complications (9.6%; 95% CI, 3.8–14.8). Of these, 8 (7.0%) were classified as Clavien-Dindo type I, 1 (0.9%,) as type II, and 2 (1.7%) as type IIIb (severe). No other complications were recorded in a year follow-up. Conclusion: Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation is a treatment option that makes it possible to treat fibroids that are difficult to manage using other techniques. Few associated complications have been described, and most of them are mild. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4b2115de07c54a6895cb6263ddabec202023-12-12T04:35:42ZengElsevierEuropean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X2590-16132023-12-0120100244Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experienceAngel Santalla-Hernández0Mariña Naveiro-Fuentes1Rebeca Benito-Villena2Jesus Villegas-Alcazar3María Setefilla López-Criado4Ana Lara-Serrano5Jorge Fernández Parra6Juan Luis Alcázar7Irene Pelayo-Delgado8Obstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, Spain; Correspondence to: Hospital materno infantil. Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves. Avda de las Fuerzas Armadas nº2, 18014, Granada, Spain.Obstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology department, Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital, 18014 Granada, Spain; PhD. Program in clinical medicine and Public Health, University of Granada,18006 Granada, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology Department. Clínica Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, SpainObstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine Alcala de Henares University, 28034 Madrid, SpainIntroduction: Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation is a relatively noninvasive approach for the treatment of fibroids in patients who do not wish to undergo conventional surgery. Information on potential complications of this novel technique is very scarce. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive, epidemiological study of 115 patients who underwent transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids and for whom complications were recorded. Results: We performed 115 transvaginal radiofrequency ablation procedures, we recorded a total of 11 complications (9.6%; 95% CI, 3.8–14.8). Of these, 8 (7.0%) were classified as Clavien-Dindo type I, 1 (0.9%,) as type II, and 2 (1.7%) as type IIIb (severe). No other complications were recorded in a year follow-up. Conclusion: Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation is a treatment option that makes it possible to treat fibroids that are difficult to manage using other techniques. Few associated complications have been described, and most of them are mild.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590161323000698ComplicationsLeiomyomaRadiofrequency ablationTransvaginal radiofrequency ablationFibroid |
| spellingShingle | Angel Santalla-Hernández Mariña Naveiro-Fuentes Rebeca Benito-Villena Jesus Villegas-Alcazar María Setefilla López-Criado Ana Lara-Serrano Jorge Fernández Parra Juan Luis Alcázar Irene Pelayo-Delgado Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X Complications Leiomyoma Radiofrequency ablation Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation Fibroid |
| title | Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience |
| title_full | Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience |
| title_fullStr | Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience |
| title_short | Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience |
| title_sort | complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids a 5 year experience |
| topic | Complications Leiomyoma Radiofrequency ablation Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation Fibroid |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590161323000698 |
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