Microwave endometrial ablation is a highly efficacious way to emergently control life-threatening uterine hemorrhage.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To asses the effectiveness of microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) using a new curved applicator for the emergent control of uterine hemorrhage.

STUDY DESIGN:

Seven patients received emergency MEA. Three out of seven patients were treated with MEA as their primary procedure, and four out of seven patients were treated for an intraoperative hemorrhage.

RESULTS:

In all three patients treated preoperatively, MEA was highly effective and successfully controlled acute uterine hemorrhage. Four out of seven patients were treated with MEA for a hemorrhage following resection of a submucosal myoma or polyp. MEA successfully controlled bleeding in all four patients, thereby preventing them from undergoing hysterectomy.

CONCLUSION:

Our results suggest that emergency MEA is a promising way to control a life-threatening uterine hemorrhage.

• Authors: Kentaro Nakayama, Mohammed Tanjimur Rahman, Munmun Rahman, Masako Ishikawa, Shamima Yeasmin, Atsuko Katagiri, Kouji Iida, Naomi Nakayama, Showa Aoki, Kohji Miyazaki
• Journal: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (Arch Gynecol Obstet) Vol. 283 Issue 5 Pg. 1065-8 (May 2011) ISSN: 1432-0711 [Electronic] Germany
• PMID: 20464408 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Emergency Medical Services
• Endometrial Ablation Techniques
• Female
• Humans
• Menorrhagia (therapy)
• Microwaves (therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Uterine Hemorrhage (therapy)