| Management of pelvic endometriosis by means of intraabdominal carbon dioxide laser. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 6420201 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A significant number of patients with severe pelvic endometriosis are at risk of developing pelvic adhesions and/or loss of ovarian function. Although numerous surgical techniques have been advocated, none has any clear advantage over the others. This article presents a new surgical method for conservative management of pelvic endometriosis. The CO2 laser, directed via the microscope or the freehand piece of the articulated arm, was utilized to vaporize focal endometrial implants, to excise endometrial cysts, and to lyse pelvic adhesions in 54 patients. Fourteen of 23 patients (60.8%) attempting pregnancy have conceived at the time of this report. The observed advantages of laser surgery for endometriosis are a bloodless field, precision destruction (vaporization), precision cutting, and the ability to treat poorly accessible areas. |
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Authors:
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A P Chong; M S Baggish |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fertility and sterility Volume: 41 ISSN: 0015-0282 ISO Abbreviation: Fertil. Steril. Publication Date: 1984 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1984-03-12 Completed Date: 1984-03-12 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372772 Medline TA: Fertil Steril Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 14-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Carbon Dioxide Endometriosis / surgery* Female Humans Laser Therapy* Pelvis Tissue Adhesions / surgery |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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124-38-9/Carbon Dioxide |
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