Journal article
Interventional Uterine-Sparing Therapies for Leiomyomas: A Commentary on Myolysis
Abstract
Uterine leiomyomas (myomas, fibroids) are very common in premenopausal women and frequently are associated with abnormal uterine bleeding, bulk effects, and reproductive issues. In women who wish to retain their uterus and/or to enhance or retain fertility, interventional therapies have been introduced, including radiofrequency, laser (chromo), cryotherapy, and magnetic resonance (MR)-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgHIFU) myolysis. …
Authors
Vilos GA; Vilos AG; Abu-Rafea B; Leyland N; Allaire C; Laberge P-Y; Murji A; Singh SS; Thiel J
Journal
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 169–172
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.jogc.2019.08.025
ISSN
1701-2163