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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2023; 11(24): 5653-5659
Published online Aug 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i24.5653
Effectiveness of treating menorrhagia using microwave endometrial ablation at a frequency of 2.45 GHz
Toshiyuki Kakinuma, Ayaka Kaneko, Kaoru Kakinuma, Yoshio Matsuda, Kaoru Yanagida, Nobuhiro Takeshima, Michitaka Ohwada
Toshiyuki Kakinuma, Ayaka Kaneko, Kaoru Kakinuma, Yoshio Matsuda, Kaoru Yanagida, Nobuhiro Takeshima, Michitaka Ohwada, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Japan
Author contributions: Kakinuma T contributed to conceptualization, methodology, software, validation, original draft preparation, manuscript review and editing, visualization, supervision, and project administration; all authors contributed to formal analysis, investigation, resources, and data curation; all authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the International University of Health and Welfare (approval number, 20-B-399; approval date, May 7, 2020).
Informed consent statement: All patients provided written and verbal informed consent for study participation.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors have no conflict of interest related to the manuscript.
Data sharing statement: All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article.
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Corresponding author: Toshiyuki Kakinuma, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, 537-3, Iguchi, Nasushiobara 329-2763, Japan. tokakinuma@gmail.com
Received: April 14, 2023
Peer-review started: April 14, 2023
First decision: July 7, 2023
Revised: July 17, 2023
Accepted: August 3, 2023
Article in press: August 3, 2023
Published online: August 26, 2023
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Core Tip: In the short-term follow-up after microwave endometrial ablation (MEA), we were able to confirm the efficacy and safety of MEA not only in functional hypermenorrhea but also in hypermenorrhea with organic causes. MEA could be a useful option for the treatment of menorrhagia in patients who are at high risk for hysterectomy due to complications or comorbidities, or who desire minimally invasive surgery.