Cryoablation of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: A Minimally Invasive Treatment

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 Sep;209(3):690-696. doi: 10.2214/AJR.16.17269. Epub 2017 Jun 13.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to present cryoablation as a minimally invasive definitive treatment for abdominal wall endometriosis. We describe our experience with the outpatient application of cryoablation to treat symptomatic abdominal wall endometriosis in three patients.

Conclusion: This feasibility study shows that minimally invasive cryoablation treated abdominal wall endometriosis in three patients and provided a prompt clinical response.

Keywords: abdominal wall endometriosis; cryoablation.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / pathology
  • Abdominal Wall / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Cryosurgery / methods*
  • Endometriosis / pathology
  • Endometriosis / surgery*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional