| Global endometrial ablation devices. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18303511 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Since 1997, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved 5 global endometrial ablation (GEA) devices for the minimally invasive treatment of idiopathic menorrhagia. These include a variety of modalities to ablate the endometrium, including thermal balloon, circulated hot fluid, cryotherapy, radiofrequency electrosurgery, and microwave energy. Level I evidence is available to support high subjective satisfaction rates regardless of GEA method. There is a wide range of amenorrhea rates (13.9% to 55.3%) among GEA methods. Complication rates associated with GEA procedures are generally low when performed by physicians familiar with these devices, working under standard protocols compared with some of the major complications seen after these devices have been used by a broader range of physicians without study protocols. Adherence to patient selection and protocols is recommended. |
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Authors:
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Sarah Zarek; Howard T Sharp |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 51 ISSN: 1532-5520 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-27 Completed Date: 2008-04-04 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0070014 Medline TA: Clin Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 167-75 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. |
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Amenorrhea
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surgery* Balloon Dilatation Clinical Competence Cryosurgery Electrosurgery Endometrium / surgery* Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods* Hot Temperature Humans Patient Satisfaction Treatment Outcome |
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