Endometrial ablation and resection.
Many hysterectomies for abnormal uterine bleeding can be avoided by the use of endometrial ablation or resection. Their role in older and postmenopausal patients has recently been emphasized. Complications, although infrequent, relate primarily to fluid intravasation or the inexperience of the surgeon. This cost-effective technique should be offered to all appropriate patients.
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Division of Endoscopy, Maricopa County Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
D000068:Accreditation; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004717:Endometrium / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*