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Cryoablation of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: A Minimally Invasive Treatment.

Authors :
Dibble EH
D'Amico KC
Bandera CA
Littrup PJ
Source :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology [AJR Am J Roentgenol] 2017 Sep; Vol. 209 (3), pp. 690-696. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Jun 13.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to present cryoablation as a minimally invasive definitive treatment for abdominal wall endometriosis. We describe our experience with the outpatient application of cryoablation to treat symptomatic abdominal wall endometriosis in three patients.<br />Conclusion: This feasibility study shows that minimally invasive cryoablation treated abdominal wall endometriosis in three patients and provided a prompt clinical response.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1546-3141
Volume :
209
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AJR. American journal of roentgenology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28609130
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.16.17269