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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2024; 12(5): 980-987
Published online Feb 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i5.980
Published online Feb 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i5.980
Abnormal uterine bleeding successfully treated via ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of uterine myoma lesions: Three case reports
Toshiyuki Kakinuma, Kaoru Kakinuma, Rora Okamoto, Kaoru Yanagida, Michitaka Ohwada, Nobuhiro Takeshima, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, Tochigi 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.
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Corresponding author: Toshiyuki Kakinuma, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, 537-3, Iguchi, Nasushiobara, Tochigi 329-2763, Japan. tokakinuma@gmail.com
Received: September 7, 2023
Peer-review started: September 7, 2023
First decision: December 18, 2023
Revised: December 27, 2023
Accepted: January 18, 2024
Article in press: January 18, 2024
Published online: February 16, 2024
Processing time: 146 Days and 3.1 Hours
Peer-review started: September 7, 2023
First decision: December 18, 2023
Revised: December 27, 2023
Accepted: January 18, 2024
Article in press: January 18, 2024
Published online: February 16, 2024
Processing time: 146 Days and 3.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of the uterine myoma does not ablate the uterine lining, suggesting the possibility of becoming a new treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids for those who wish to conceive in the future.