Abnormal uterine bleeding successfully treated via ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of uterine myoma lesions: Three case reports

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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

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

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.

Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patients for publication of this report and any accompanying images.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no competing interests.

CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).

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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

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.