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March 27, 2026American Journal of Roentgenology3 citations

Catheter-Directed Sclerotherapy Versus Ovarian Cystectomy for Unilateral Ovarian Endometrioma: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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MHM. HwangSKSeo Seok KyoMKM. Kim

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  • The study aims to compare the effectiveness of catheter-directed sclerotherapy versus ovarian cystectomy for treating unilateral ovarian endometriomas.
  • Conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial
  • Compared two treatment methods: catheter-directed sclerotherapy and ovarian cystectomy
  • Evaluated outcomes related to ovarian reserve and cyst management
  • Catheter-directed sclerotherapy preserves ovarian reserve more effectively than cystectomy
  • Sclerotherapy evidenced as a viable alternative to surgical removal of the cysts
  • Involvement of image-guided techniques shows promise in ovarian treatment options

Abstract

Background: Ovarian cystectomy is standard treatment for endometrioma but is associated with decreased ovarian reserve. Catheter-directed sclerotherapy (CDS) is an ovary-sparing image-guided alternative; however, supporting evidence comprises retrospective comparative and prospective single-arm studies.

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Hwang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c6209315a0a509bde19176https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.25.34498
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