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MR imaging evaluation of fibroid clearance following open myomectomy for massive/multiple symptomatic fibroids.
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Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics . Nov2012, Vol. 286 Issue 5, p1165-1171. 7p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Purpose: To evaluate the technical success of total fibroid clearance at open myomectomy for massive and/or multiple symptomatic fibroids using MR imaging (MRI) as the imaging modality. Methods: The study group comprised 27 women [mean age 37.4 ± 6.9 years (range 27-53)] who underwent open myomectomy for the treatment of massive/multiple symptomatic fibroids at our institution between January 2009 and April 2010. Myomectomy was performed with the intention of achieving complete fibroid clearance. Pre- and postmyomectomy MRI was performed to assess changes in uterine volume and fibroid burden. Periprocedural data (including blood loss and complications) and relief of clinical symptoms at follow-up were also recorded. Results: The mean time to MRI and clinical follow-up was 10 months (range 6-15 months). The mean uterine volume premyomectomy was 795 ± 580 cc and postmyomectomy was 123 ± 70 cc ( p < 0.001). The mean percentage reduction in uterine volume was 80.3 % (range 43.0-98.1 %). Of the 10/27 (37.0 %) women with residual fibroids at follow-up: 7 patients had fibroids measuring up to 1 cc in volume, 3 patients had fibroids measuring up to 6 cc. Postoperative adnexal seromas were observed in 6/27 (22.2 %) patients. The clinical success rates of myomectomy amongst the 22/27 (81 %) responders were: 73 % for menorrhagia, 64 % for pain, and 36-64 % for mass-related symptoms. Conclusions: Using MRI, we have confirmed that open myomectomy can achieve total or near-total fibroid clearance in the majority of patients with massive and/or multiple fibroids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09320067
- Volume :
- 286
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82504444
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-012-2404-5