Thermal balloon endometrial ablation: a systematic review.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of our study is to review the role of thermal balloon endometrial ablation (TBEA) as an alternative in treating abnormal uterine bleeding.

METHODS:

Articles relevant to our review and relevant references from the initially identified articles on the field that were archived by May 2007, were retrieved from Pubmed.

RESULTS:

Success rates ranged from 83 up to 94%, with patient's satisfaction ranging from 57 up to 94%. Persisted menorrhagia could reach 17% in some studies.

CONCLUSION:

TBEA is an effective alternative method used in the treatment of menorrhagea which results in a significant reduction in menstrual bleeding and high satisfaction rates. However, a longer follow-up is required to determine the role of such a treatment.

• Authors: C Iavazzo, N Salakos, K Bakalianou, N Vitoratos, G Vorgias, A Liapis
• Journal: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (Arch Gynecol Obstet) Vol. 277 Issue 2 Pg. 99-108 (Feb 2008) ISSN: 0932-0067 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 17805554 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review, Systematic Review)

Topics

• Catheter Ablation
• Catheterization
• Endometrium (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Menorrhagia (surgery)
• Outcome Assessment, Health Care
• Patient Satisfaction