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Published on: March 7, 2011
Cryoablation of Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: A Minimally Invasive Treatment
Elizabeth H Dibble1, Kelly C D'Amico1, Christina A Bandera2
11 Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, 3rd Fl Main Bldg, 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903.
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.
