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Second-generation endometrial ablation – an overview

2007; Volume: 21; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2007.03.015

1532-1932

Paul McGurgan, Peter O’Donovan,

Gynecological conditions and treatments

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.