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Uterine Perforation Associated with Endometrial Ablation
Author(s) -
Itzkowic David,
Beale Mark
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1992.tb02852.x
Subject(s) - endometrial ablation , hysteroscopy , medicine , perforation , uterine perforation , caesarean section , ablation , gynecology , obstetrics , hysterectomy , surgery , pregnancy , biology , population , materials science , genetics , environmental health , family planning , punching , research methodology , metallurgy
Summary: Three cases of uterine perforation associated with endometrial ablation are presented. Possible predisposing factors in 2 cases were previous Caesarean section and difficulty in cervical dilatation. Adequate training for gynaecologists in hysteroscopy is essential before undertaking any type of operative hysteroscopy.