New procedure to treat fibroids easier on body.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)Lyons, Julie Sevrens
Another study published in 2003 indicated that women with less education were more likely to have a hysterectomy performed to treat fibroids, instead of a less-invasive procedure such as myomectomy. Description Usually, fibroids are buried in the outer wall of the uterus, and abdominal surgery ...
According to our unpublished data, out of 941 patients who had endometriosis surgery with us and a hysteroscopy, 645 (68%) had some kind ofuterine abnormalityincluding uterine structure abnormalities such as cornual funneling, midline prominence, arcuate uterus, fibroids, septum, etc, and 38% of ...
Ablation can be done for cosmetic reasons (on the skin for brightening, wart removal and tattoo removal) or treating serious disorders (heart ablation to treat abnormal rhythm or uterine ablation for fibroids). Cardiac catheter ablation is a procedure that destroys a small area of the heart ...
A low-frequency ultrasound has been used to treat various conditions since the 1950s. Among the FDA-approved uses of a therapeutic ultrasound are: Cancer Uterine fibroids Glaucoma Kidney stones Plantar fasciitis Liposuction Bone fractures There can be some significant side effects of using an ultrasou...
Diagnose or treat a health condition.A D&C may help diagnose or treat growths such as fibroids, polyps, hormonal imbalances, or uterine cancer. A sample of your uterine tissue is viewed under a microscope to check for abnormal cells.
Ercp treatment is generally used to remove or crush gallstones, open the entry of ducts into bowel, take tissue samples, drain blocked areas, check persistent abdominal pains or jaundice and stretch out narrow segments. How ercp procedure done? First of all, a medication will be given to re...
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed under anesthesia that allows a physician to take a closer look at a patient's cervix and uterus to diagnose and treat many intrauterine and endocervical problems such as polyps, fibroids, and adhesions. It may also be used to deter...
Hysteroscopy can be used to help pinpoint the location of abnormalities in the uterine lining for sampling and biopsy, and it can be used to perform surgical sterilization. SLIDESHOW What Are Uterine Fibroids? Symptoms, Treatment, Pictures See Slideshow How is the hysteroscopy performed? What are...
A common cause of infertility is due to blocked fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes may become blocked for a number of reasons including infection, sexually transmitted disease, uterine fibroids and scarring after a surgery. Treatments for blocked fallopian tubes include open abdominal surgery and la...