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Article: Repeat Resection Of Endometrium Safe and Effective.
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- OB GYN News
- Article date:
- February 15, 2001
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ORLANDO, FLA. -- Repeat resection of the endometrium following a failed resection is safe and worthwhile in most cases, Dr. Olav Istre said at the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Of 750 women who underwent primary transcervical resection of the endometrium (TCRE) for dysfunctional uterine bleeding, 114 required a repeat resection, according to a retrospective analysis.
The most common reason for repeat resection was pain, which was a problem in 42% of the patients. Other reasons included heavy ...