Transcervical endometrial resection.
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc
; 3(2): 263-6, 1996 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-9050637
ABSTRACT
STUDY OBJECTIVES:
To determine the safety and efficacy of endometrial resection, and to provide an indicator of the operative problems and treatment outcomes.DESIGN:
Prospective study.SETTING:
Academic practice tertiary care setting. PATIENTS One hundred twenty-six consecutive women undergoing endometrial resection because of menorrhagia, who wished to retain their uterus. INTERVENTION Hysteroscopic endometrial resection performed as a day procedure. MEASUREMENTS AND MAINRESULTS:
In 126 women, 2 cases of uterine perforation were readily identified on the operating monitor screen; they had no serious sequelae. Three patients had heavy uterine bleeding, which was controlled by intrauterine tamponade. No women had other serious complications.CONCLUSION:
Hysteroscopic endometrial resection is a safe, successful, and cost-effective treatment of menorrhagia.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Histeroscopía
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Endometrio
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Endoscopía
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Menorragia
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA