A 35-year-old nulliparous woman with a giant uterine myoma is described. During the past three years she had developed a intramural myoma and a subserous myoma. Although the lesions were excised, both reappeared and were treated with GnRH analogues for 6 months.
A 35-year-old nulliparous woman with a giant uterine myoma is described. During the past three years she had developed a intramural myoma and a subserous myoma. Although the lesions were excised, both reappeared and were treated with GnRH analogues for 6 months. The subserous myoma was then endoscopically excised, leaving the intramural myoma in situ. The remaining myoma grew uncontrollably and open surgery with possible hysterectomy was proposed.
A physical examination revealed a displaced and enlarged uterus, matching a four-month pregnancy. As ultrasound studies showed an heterogeneous myoma measuring 15 cm in diameter, with poor uterine visualization, a T2-weighted MRI was performed. A conservative approach with uterine repair using a reabsorbable mesh and fibrin glue was planned.
This is a new uterine muscle repair that includes a Vicryl mesh, fibrin glue, and collagen when required. The mesh may act as a support for the initial steps of repair and avoid unnecessary movements that may break the suture line. The fibrin glue and collagen shorten tissue healing processes. Benefits for both the patient and surgeon include a repair that prevents uterine ruptures after myomectomy or other surgeries. This approach may allow tension-free sutures and reduce the effects of uterine contractions on sutures and dead spaces.
Control MRI T2 Mode: The images obtained three months after the surgery have demonstrated a correct myometral repair.
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José M Palacios Jaraquemada MD, Ph.D
Av. Corrientes 5087 4º A
C1414AJD Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
jpalacios@ciudad.com.ar
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