A report on two years follow-up of menorrhagia treated by microwave endometrial ablation
- VernacularTitle:微波子宫内膜去除术治疗月经过多2年随访报告
- Author:
Jing SU
;
Xipin LUO
;
Li LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Menorrhagia;
Microwave;
Endometrial ablation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objecive To explore the curative effects of microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) for menorrhagia. Methods A total of 60 cases of menorrhagia, who had failed to respond to drug therapy and no longer desired pregnancy, were treated by MEA. Results Except for 1 case of cervical cannel adhesion, there were no other complications such as uterine perforation. Follow-up for 2 years in all the cases showed amenorrhea in 12 cases (20%), scanty menstruation in 34 cases (57%), normal menstruation in 6 cases (10%) and no improvement in 8 cases(13%), the total effective rate being 87%. The effective rate was 100% (35/35) in patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, 70% (14/20) in patients with endometrioma and 60% (3/5) in patients with hysteromyoma , respectively. Conclusions MEA finds a place in the treatment of menorrhagia of whatever causes. It is simple and safe, but the indications must be strictly followed for improving the curative effects.
