Division of uterine adhesions (Asherman's syndrome) with the Nd-YAG laser.
Two women with Asherman's syndrome after postpartum curettage are presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by hysteroscopy. The adhesions were vaporized under hysteroscopic control, using a Nd-YAG laser (neodymium-yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser). The method was precise, caused minimal thermal injury and resulted in immediate return of regular menstrual cycles. The use of the Nd-YAG laser for Asherman's syndrome warrants further study.
Newton
J R
JR
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham University.
MacKenzie
W E
WE
Emens
M J
MJ
Jordan
J A
JA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000601:surgery; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000601:surgery*