The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 719-724 , November 2010

“Iatrogenic” Parasitic Myomas: Unusual Late Complication of Laparoscopic Morcellation Procedures

Received 1 April 2010 ,Accepted 28 May 2010.

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 The authors have no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

PII: S1553-4650(10)00275-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.05.013

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 719-724 , November 2010

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