Current aspects of sterilization. The selection and application of various surgical methods of sterilization.
A partial analysis of 4,270 female sterilizations performed during a 7 year time period was described as related to changing patterns of application according to a sterilization program. Special attention was given to such factors as type of procedure, reasons for selection of procedures, ancillary conditions, mortality rate, and follow-up. A plea is made for accuracy when a sterilization is truly used as the primary indication for surgery and for flexibility and individualization in the application of sterilization techniques.
D003464:Culdoscopy; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000379:methods