Volumetric magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of uterine fibroids through abdominal scars: the impact of a scar patch on therapeutic efficacy and adverse effects

Table 4 Complications and adverse effects after magnetic resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for groups 1 and 2

Complications	All patients (n = 76)	Group 1 (n = 21)	Group 2 (n = 55)	P value
Minor
Skin burn grade 1	3 (3.9%)	2 (9.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0.183
Skin burn grade 2	1 (1.3%)	0	1 (1.8%)	1.000
Abnormally increased SI in the subcutaneous fat layer	21 (27.6%)	6 (28.6%)	15 (27.3%)	1.000
Back pain	4 (5.3%)	1 (4.5%)	3 (5.4%)	1.000
Buttock pain	10 (13.1%)	2 (9.5%)	8 (14.5%)	0.717
Cystitis	1 (1.3%)	1 (4.5%)	0	0.276
Nausea	5 (6.6%)	1 (4.5%)	4 (7.3%)	1.000
Numbness foot	4 (5.3%)	0	4 (7.3%)	0.571
Vaginal discharge	6 (7.9%)	1 (4.5%)	5 (9.1%)	1.000
Pelvic pain	6 (7.9%)	2 (9.5%)	4 (7.3%)	0.666
Leg pain	4 (5.3%)	0	4 (7.3%)	0.571
Heating sensation	13 (17.1%)	4 (19%)	9 (16.4%)	0.745
Major	0	0	0	NA

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