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Absorption of irrigating fluid during laser photocoagulation of the endometrium in the treatment of menorrhagia
Author(s) -
MORRISON L. M. M.,
DAVIS J.,
SUMNER D.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1989.tb02396.x
Subject(s) - albumin , uterus , absorption (acoustics) , medicine , ablation , hemodynamics , endometrium , anesthesia , materials science , composite material
Summary Twelve women undergoing laser ablation of the uterus for menorrhagia were studied by haemodynamic, biochemical and haematological indices including radioisotope dilution studies of plasma volume to assess the degree of fluid absorption into the circulation during laser surgery. There was a significant rise in central venous pressure and serum chloride and a significant decrease in plasma protein, albumin and haematocrit. Absorption of the irrigating fluid used was demonstrated and in one woman whose case history is illustrated this was excessive.