@misc{10481/85921,
year = {2023},
month = {12},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/85921},
abstract = {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 malees 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.},
publisher = {Elsevier},
keywords = {Complications},
keywords = {Leiomyoma},
keywords = {Radiofrequency ablation},
keywords = {Transvaginal radiofrequency ablation},
keywords = {Fibroid},
title = {Complications of transvaginal radiofrequency ablation of fibroids: A 5-year experience},
doi = {10.1016/j.eurox.2023.100244},
author = {Santalla Hernández, Ángel Alejandro and Naveiro Fuentes, Mariña and Benito Villena, Rebeca and Villegas Alcazar, Jesús and López Criado, María Setefilla and Lara Serrano, Ana and Fernández Parra, Jorge},
}