TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of large intramural isthmic-cervical leiomyomas
T2 - Two case reports and review of literature
AU - Kuzbari, Oumar
AU - Hou, June
AU - Rotenberg, Ohad
AU - Shahabi, Shohreh
PY - 2010/1/1
Y1 - 2010/1/1
N2 - Background: Intramural isthmic-cervical leiomyomas (ICLs) can reach massive size and cause extreme discomfort. Surgical removal of these leiomyomas is technically challenging, with an increased risk of operative complications. Cases: In this article, we present 2 cases of large, circumferential, intramural ICL necessitating surgical intervention. Both cases required radical dissection of the pelvis to ensure successful hysterectomy. Conclusions: Radical pelvic dissection at the time of hysterectomy is necessary in most cases of large intramural ICLs to minimize the risk of intraoperative complications. (J GYNECOL SURG 26:53)
AB - Background: Intramural isthmic-cervical leiomyomas (ICLs) can reach massive size and cause extreme discomfort. Surgical removal of these leiomyomas is technically challenging, with an increased risk of operative complications. Cases: In this article, we present 2 cases of large, circumferential, intramural ICL necessitating surgical intervention. Both cases required radical dissection of the pelvis to ensure successful hysterectomy. Conclusions: Radical pelvic dissection at the time of hysterectomy is necessary in most cases of large intramural ICLs to minimize the risk of intraoperative complications. (J GYNECOL SURG 26:53)
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U2 - 10.1089/gyn.2009.0029
DO - 10.1089/gyn.2009.0029
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:77749240201
SN - 1042-4067
VL - 26
SP - 53
EP - 56
JO - Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
JF - Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
IS - 1
ER -