First Reported Death in India during MRgFUS: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.48165/Keywords:
MRgFUS, Fibroids, Uterine Leiomyoma, MR-Guided,, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, AblationAbstract
Uterine adenomyosis is an important problem for women of reproductive age. Although hysterectomy has been the traditional treatment for symptomatic fibroids, many child bearing women are interested in a less invasive therapy. Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a new technique for treating a variety of solid tumors. The procedure is completely noninvasive. It is performed as an outpatient procedure and the patient can resume her normal activities the day following the procedure. A 39 years female came with c/o dysmenorrheal, menorrhagia and polymenorrhagia since 5 years. Patient’s vitals were normal before procedure but patient suddenly collapsed and died after procedure. Dead body was forwarded for postmortem examination. During postmortem it was found that there was 3 liter of blood in peritoneum. As this is the safest outpatient procedure then what was the reason for this 3 liter of blood in abdominal cavity…?
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