Parasitic fibroid: case report and novel approach in reducing incidence of future cases
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20162676Keywords:
Parasitic fibroid post morcellation, Morcellation above the plastic bag, Prevent parasitic fibroidAbstract
We report a case of parasitic fibroid which developed less than 1 year following laparoscopic myomectomy using power morcellation. Following this case, a novel approach in reducing the incidence of future parasitic fibroid is described.References
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