Endometrial resection and global ablation in the normal uterus

S. J. Leathersich; P. M. McGurgan

doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2017.09.006

Endometrial resection and global ablation in the normal uterus

S. J. Leathersich, P. M. McGurgan

UWA Medical School

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Abstract

There are various methods that can be used to destroy the endometrium as a treatment for menorrhagia. This chapter reviews the history, 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 existing alternative treatments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	84-98
Number of pages	15
Journal	Best Practice and Research: Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume	46
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2017.09.006
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018

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