Endometrial ablation for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding using balloon therapy

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serval:BIB_4DAE40A18AAB
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
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Title
Endometrial ablation for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding using balloon therapy
Journal
Contributions to Gynecology and Obstetrics
Author(s)
De Grandi  P., el Din  A.
ISSN
0304-4246 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2000
Volume
20
Pages
145-53
Notes
Journal Article
Abstract
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) has emerged as one of the most frequently encountered gynecological problems. Besides the problems with anemia and iron deficiency, excessive menstrual bleeding adversely affects quality of life and contributes to health-care costs as it is a major indication for referral to the gynecological outpatient clinic. It is a disabling problem for many women and a major clinical challenge for gynecologists. There are numerous options for the treatment of DUB: drug therapy, hysterectomy, endometrial ablation with the Nd:YAG laser, resectoscope, rollerball, and more recently other alternatives such as bipolar devices, direct hot saline instillation, microwaves, and thermal balloons.
Keywords
Adult Balloon Dilatation/instrumentation/*methods Clinical Trials Female Humans Hyperthermia, Induced Menorrhagia/*therapy Middle Aged
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