Journal of the Korean Burn Society (대한화상학회지)

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Deep Burn Injuries on the Lower Abdomen after HIFU Treatment for Uterine Myoma

자궁 근종에 대한 HIFU 치료 후 발생한 하부 복부의 심부 화상

  • Yu, Sung Hoon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Dong Chul (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Advanced Burn Reconstruction Center, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital)
  • 유성훈 (분당제생병원 성형외과, 화상재건센터) ;
  • 김동철 (분당제생병원 성형외과, 화상재건센터)
  • Received : 2020.11.04
  • Accepted : 2020.11.16
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been regarded as a non-invasive uterine-preserving treatment for women with uterine myoma. Numerous studies have reported that it is a relatively safe and effective treatment for uterine myoma. However, severe complications, such as deep thermal burn injuries, bowel perforation, and bladder injury, were reported on rare occasions. We report a case of a 4th degree burn on the lower abdomen after HIFU treatment for uterine myoma. Physicians must consider the possibility of deep thermal burn injuries when managing uterine myoma with HIFU.

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