Endometrial balloon ablation as a therapy for intractable uterine bleeding in an adolescent. |
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| Authors: | R K Zurawin S Pramanik |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Section of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030-2720, USA. rzurawin@bcm.tmc.edu |
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| Abstract: | STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of a minimally invasive global endometrial ablation technique in the management of life-threatening bleeding unresponsive to hormonal treatment. RESULTS: Immediate cessation of bleeding with recovery of normal hematologic profile. CONCLUSIONS: Endometrial ablation by global balloon ablation may be considered an alternative to hysterectomy in life-threatening hemorrhage in the adolescent patient who is unresponsive to hormonal therapy. |
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