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Pregnancy outcomes after myomectomy with polytetrafluoroethylene placement
Jennifer L Eaton1, Magdy P Milad2
1Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Background And Objectives:
The aim of this study was to report preliminary data on pregnancy outcomes after myomectomy with placement of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene adhesion barrier membrane.
Methods:
In this retrospective case series, 68 women who underwent myomectomy with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane placement between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2009, were identified. Of these women, 15 subsequently had documented pregnancies and were included in the final dataset.
Results:
Eighteen pregnancies were documented among 15 women. There were no reported cases of preterm labor, preterm premature rupture of membranes, or uterine rupture.
Conclusion:
In this case series, there were no documented cases of preterm labor, preterm premature rupture of membranes, or uterine rupture after myomectomy with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane placement.
