title: Restitutio ad integrum of myometrium after myomectomy. Different results in pregnant and non-pregnant patients.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The aim of this study is to check whether there exists a difference in restitutio ad integrum of the uterus after myomectomy performed during Caesarean section and out of pregnancy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two different groups are considered: Group A (n=8) that underwent myomectomy during Caesarean section; Group B (n=10) in which myomectomy was performed out of pregnancy. All patients were followed with serial scan evaluations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results showed a much more complete and faster absorption of hyperplasia and hypertrophy surrounding fibroid nodules when myomectomy was performed during Caesarean section.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A later pregnancy in patients who underwent myomectomy during Caesarean section might have a favourable outcome, possibly reaching a term gestation and vaginal delivery.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D006984:Hypertrophy; D009215:Myometrium / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy