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World J Clin Cases. Oct 26, 2022; 10(30): 11204-11209
Published online Oct 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i30.11204
Ventral hernia after high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids treatment: A case report
Jung-Woo Park, Hwa Yeon Choi
Jung-Woo Park, Hwa Yeon Choi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan 49201, South Korea
Author contributions: Choi HY contributed to the data collection and the manuscript writing; Park JW treated the patient and contributed to the conceptualization and supervision of the entire work; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: A written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Jung-Woo Park, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, 26 Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan 49201, Korea. mdpjw1216@gmail.com
Received: August 16, 2022
Peer-review started: August 16, 2022
First decision: September 5, 2022
Revised: September 7, 2022
Accepted: September 23, 2022
Article in press: September 23, 2022
Published online: October 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We report a case of ventral hernia induced by ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for the management of uterine fibroids. The case highlights the importance of long-term follow-up for delayed and rare complications after HIFU ablation.