Outcome of unintended pregnancy after ultrasound‐guided high‐intensity focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids

Abstract

Pregnancy within 1 year after USgHIFU ablation of uterine fibroids appears safe; however, large scale studies are required to confirm these data.

Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for uterine fibroid & adenomyosis: A single center experience from the Republic of Korea

“…Pregnancy was continued to full term in 7 women, and all births were given via cesarean delivery without any complications. Fifteen women were chosen to undergo an induced abortion, and 2 women experienced a spontaneous abortion [11]. Although the preliminary pregnancy experience of HIFU is encouraging, this procedure must be approached with caution because a complication that causes maternal or fetal morbidity can be significant.…”

Pregnancy outcomes in nulliparous women after ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids: A single-central retrospective study

“…The safety and efficacy of HIFU in the treatment of benign uterine tumors has been confirmed in multiple clinical studies 33–35 , and HIFU has been recommended as a treatment option to reduce the symptoms of uterine fibroids 36 . However, there is little data available about pregnancy outcomes after HIFU, although there have been reports that indicate pregnancy is safe one year after HIFU treatment 37 . The enrollment criteria set for early clinical investigations of HIFU generally required that patients were not intending to conceive in the near future.…”

Safety of ultrasound-guided ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis: A review of 9988 cases

“…In 2002, Wang et al [2] reported that ultrasound-guided ultrasound ablation was safe and effective in treating uterine fibroids. With the advancement of imaging monitoring technology and key ultrasound ablation techniques, a viable treatment protocol and doctor training scheme have gradually taken shape after years of clinical research and testing [3][4][5][6][7]. Since July 2006, ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis under conscious sedation has been applied in many clinical centers in China, and has even become the first-line therapy for patients in some hospitals [8,9].…”