Hysterectomies. Where are the indications?
This article reviews the major reasons for hysterectomies and critiques some of the alternative practices, such as medical therapy to shrink fibroids, and new surgical techniques, such as laparoscopic-assisted hysterectomies. Perhaps in response to the increased attention and the new procedures and drugs that allow more conservative management, the rate of hysterectomies has actually decreased.
Ravnikar
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University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester.
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D003710:Demography; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D011372:Progestins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use
D011372:Progestins