Jae Hwan Lee, Jihyung Yoon, Chong-Ho Lee, Kun Yung Kim, Chang Jin Yoon, Minuk Kim, Seul Ki Kim
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Abstract
Purpose: Although favorable results have been reported on catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) for ovarian endometrioma, a thorough evaluation of its long-term efficacy is lacking. This study evaluates the long-term efficacy and safety of CDS with 99% ethanol for treatment of ovarian endometrioma.
Methods: Between January 2020 and February 2022, data from 33 consecutive patients with symptomatic ovarian endometriomas who underwent CDS were retrospectively evaluated. All patients underwent pre-procedural and 6- and 12-month post-procedural ultrasonography. To assess the effect on ovarian reserve, serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels were measured before and after the procedure. Procedure-related complications were also assessed.
Results: The mean volume of endometriomas decreased from 80.22 ± 66.43 to 0.73 ± 1.10 mL (P < 0.001), and the mean percentage of volume reduction was 98.99% ± 1.53%. No recurrences were observed during the follow-up period. In patients whose serum AMH levels were monitored for 1 year, no significant change in AMH level before and after CDS was observed (3.07 ± 1.81 vs. 2.72 ± 2.02 ng/mL, P = 0.190). One patient complained of moderate abdominal pain after CDS, which was conservatively managed.
Conclusion: CDS remained safe and effective in treating ovarian endometrioma at the 1-year follow-up. Ovarian function after CDS was well preserved.
Clinical significance: CDS is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with ovarian endometrioma without compromising ovarian function.
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