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...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Vol. 21; no. 2; p. 405
Main Authors Ravnikar, V A, Chen, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1994
Subjects
Demography
Endometriosis - physiopathology
Endometriosis - therapy
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy - adverse effects
Hysterectomy - statistics & numerical data
Hysterectomy - utilization
Leiomyoma - surgery
Menstruation Disturbances - surgery
Postoperative Complications - mortality
Progestins - adverse effects
Progestins - therapeutic use
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0889-8545