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Fibroids
Fibroids have low recurrence rates after laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion
March 23rd, 2006
In a recent study, the rate of complications and fibroid recurrence was low in patients undergoing laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion. Researchers in the Czech Republic conducted their study "to determine the frequency and severity of complications and the recurrence of fibroids as a result of laparoscopic occlusion of the uterine artery (LOUA) in women with symptomatic fibroids." Z. Holub and colleagues at the Baby Friendly Hospital in Kladno explained, "One hundred and fourteen women with symptomatic fibroids were treated using ultrasonically activated shears, clips or electrosurgery. A retrospective evaluation of the complications and...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-03-23)
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