IMR Press / CEOG / Volume 44 / Issue 1 / DOI: 10.12891/ceog3254.2017

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Original Research
Follow-up study of symptomatic submucous fibroids after hysteroscopic myomectomy
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1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iizuka Hospital, Iizuka, Japan
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2017, 44(1), 61–64; https://doi.org/10.12891/ceog3254.2017
Published: 10 February 2017
Abstract

Purpose of investigation: This study aimed to estimate the effectiveness of hysteroscopic myomectomy for symptomatic submucous uterine fibroids and to identify prognostic factors for persistent or recurrent symptoms. Materials and Methods: A total of 237 patients who underwent hysteroscopic myomectomy were divided into three groups according to the classification of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy: Type 0 (n=116), Type I (n=97), and Type II (n=24). Medical records and videotape records of all patients were retrospectively reviewed. Results: Improvement of symptoms was achieved in 100% of Types 0 and I, and 66.7% of Type II. The five-year cumulative symptom-free rates after hysteroscopic myomectomy were 96.7% ± 1.9%, 87.8% ± 6.7%, and 44.5% ± 12.7% in Types 0, I, and II, respectively. The mean symptom-free periods were 46.2 ± 2.6, 47.7 ± 2.7, and 24.7 ± 6.3 months in Types 0, I, and II, respectively. Logistic regression analysis showed that co-existence of other myomas and Type II were independent prognostic factors for recurrence of symptoms. Conclusion: Type I fibroids are a good indication for hysteroscopic myomectomy. In Type II, some patients feel that their symptoms improve, but this curative effect could be temporary.
Keywords
Hysteroscopic myomectomy
Symptomatic submucous fibroid
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