Hysterotomy and focal ectomy of malignant trophoblastic tumor
Shi, Y.F.; Fang, Q.
Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi 28(10): 613
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0529-567X PMID: 8112134 Document Number: 410730
Hysterotomy and focal ectomy were performed on 25 patients with malignant trophoblastic tumor during 1979-1991, owing to the patients and their husbands desiring strongly to have reproductive function preserved. Each of the foci of malignant trophoblastic tumor was found to be single nodule with 1-4 cm in diameter and located within the myometrium. The incision of uterus was sutured interuptly with "2-0" catgut. The pregnant rate was 80% among the patients who had received this surgical therapy. The results showed that hysterotomy and focal ectomy were an effective management for some patients without children.