Second-generation endometrial ablation – an overview

Second-generation endometrial ablation – an overview

Various methods exist to destroy the endometrium as a treatment for menorrhagia. This chapter discusses the rationale, evidence, indications, and long-term safety and efficacy of the current techniques. It also discusses endometrial ablation in the context of its clinical utility in comparison with...

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Veröffentlicht in:Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology 2007-12, Vol.21 (6), p.931-945
Hauptverfasser: McGurgan, Paul, BA, MRCOG, MRCPI, FRANZCOG, O'Donovan, Peter, FRCS (Eng.), FRCOG
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
alternatives
complications
cost
Cryotherapy - methods
efficacy
endometrial ablation
Endometrial Neoplasms - diagnosis
Endometrium - surgery
evidence
Evidence-Based Medicine
Female
first and second generation
Humans
Hyperthermia, Induced - instrumentation
Hyperthermia, Induced - methods
Hysteroscopy - methods
Menorrhagia - therapy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Patient Selection
safety
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Various methods exist to destroy the endometrium as a treatment for menorrhagia. This chapter discusses the rationale, evidence, indications, and long-term safety and efficacy of the current techniques. It also discusses endometrial ablation in the context of its clinical utility in comparison with the existing alternative treatments.
ISSN:1521-6934
1532-1932
DOI:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2007.03.015