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  • Title: Hysterectomy as treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
    Author: Reich H, Ribeiro SC, Vidali A.
    Journal: Baillieres Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol; 1999 Jun; 13(2):251-69. PubMed ID: 10755041.
    Abstract:
    The surgical treatment of patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is discussed in this chapter, including indications, techniques and complications. Hysterectomy is the definitive treatment for DUB; in most studies it has a higher rate of patient satisfaction than does hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. The vaginal or laparoscopic approach should be selected in this group of patients with small uteri, while laparotomy is seldom indicated. In general, the indications for vaginal hysterectomy and endometrial ablation differ from those of laparoscopic hysterectomy. Ablation and vaginal hysterectomy are done for hypermenorrhoea, while laparoscopic hysterectomy is best when pathology is present, usually adhesions, endometriosis or fibroids.
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