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

American Journal of Roentgenology 2026

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Authors: M. Hwang, Seo Seok Kyo, M. Kim, Heeyon Kim, J. Kwon, Gyoung Min Kim, Juil Park, Jaesung Cho, Seok Min Jeong, Jong Yun Won, Maher Salamah Alanazi, Abdullah Ali Alqarni
+1 more Kichang Han
DOI: 10.2214/ajr.25.34498
Cited by: 3
References: 2

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Endometriosis Research and Treatment Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Reproductive Biology and Fertility

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Roentgenology
Publisher
American Roentgen Ray Society
Volume
227
Issue
1
Pages
e2534498–e2534498
Publication date
25 March 2026
Language
EN