Radiofrequency Therapy for Severe Idiopathic Vulvodynia
| Autor: | Jaroslav Adamkov, Vladimír Buchta, Jan Kestřánek, Vojtech Matula, Pavel Ryska, Jiri Spacek |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Vulvodynia business.industry Pulsed radiofrequency Treatment outcome MEDLINE Obstetrics and Gynecology General Medicine Middle Aged medicine.disease Dermatology Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment Treatment Outcome Treatment modality Chronic Disease medicine Humans Female Neurosurgery business Idiopathic vulvodynia |
| Zdroj: | ResearcherID |
| ISSN: | 1089-2591 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/lgt.0b013e3182796c3e |
| Popis: | Objective The study aimed to provide a description of a new and a hopeful possibility in the treatment of severe vulvodynia, which does not respond to treatments used so far. Materials and methods The use of radiofrequency therapy in vulvodynia treatment is described for the first time. This method was suggested by a neurosurgeon after applying all available possibilities. Result In this article, we are reporting on the successful use of the pulsed radiofrequency treatment in a patient with intractable chronic vulvodynia. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first report of a successful use of pulsed radiofrequency in the treatment of chronic vulvodynia. If efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency is confirmed by more studies, it would be a welcome addition to the treatment modalities used to treat this sometimes truly intractable condition. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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