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Global endometrial ablation technologies.

J M Cooper·M L Erickson
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The value of extirpative surgery for excessive uterine bleeding is questionable. A number of technologies have been developed that destroy the endometrial lining while preserving the uterus. This article compares and contrasts multiple modalities of global endometrial ablation technology.

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J M Cooper, M L Erickson. 2000. Global endometrial ablation technologies.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0889-8545(00)80029-7

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