Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32004000222
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on the safety and efficacy of free fluid thermal endometrial ablation for menorrhagia.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of free fluid thermal endometrial ablation appears adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 It is recommended that the Medical Devices Agency (MDA) safety notices on endometrial ablation should be followed (MDA [1998] SN 9812 Devices used for endometrial ablation achieved by thermal means, and MDA [1999] SN 1999 [18] Devices used for endometrial ablation, available from www.medical-devices.gov.uk). See Section 2.5.2.
1.3 Clinicians undertaking this procedure should have adequate training before performing the technique. The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy has agreed to produce standards for training.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/cms/ip/ipcat.aspx?c=56891
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Endometrium
- Menorrhagia
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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