Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids
Joint Authors
Jones, Siân
O'Donovan, Peter
Toub, David
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The use of thermal energy-based systems to treat uterine fibroids has resulted in a plethora of devices that are less invasive and potentially as effective in reducing symptoms as traditional options such as myomectomy.
Most thermal ablation devices involve hyperthermia (heating of tissue), which entails the conversion of an external electromagnetic or ultrasound waves into intracellular mechanical energy, generating heat.
What has emerged from two decades of peer-reviewed research is the concept that hyperthermic fibroid ablation, regardless of the thermal energy source, can create large areas of necrosis within fibroids resulting in reductions in fibroid volume, associated symptoms and the need for reintervention.
When a greater percentage of a fibroid's volume is ablated, symptomatic relief is more pronounced, quality of life increases, and it is more likely that such improvements will be durable.
We review radiofrequency ablation (RFA), one modality of hyperthermic fibroid ablation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jones, Siân& O'Donovan, Peter& Toub, David. 2011. Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002615
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jones, Siân…[et al.]. Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002615
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jones, Siân& O'Donovan, Peter& Toub, David. Radiofrequency Ablation for Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002615
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002615