Fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32004000286
English
Authors' objectives:
To provide guidance on fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Fluid-filled thermal balloon endometrial ablation and microwave endometrial ablation are recommended as treatment options for women with heavy menstrual bleeding in cases where it has been decided (by the woman and the clinician responsible for her treatment) that surgical intervention is appropriate for the management of the condition.
1.2 For heavy menstrual bleeding, the choice of surgical treatment should be made jointly by the woman and the clinician responsible for treatment. The decision should be made after an informed discussion taking into account the desired outcome of the treatment (such as reduced menstrual bleeding or complete cessation of menstrual bleeding [amenorrhoea]), the relative benefits of all other treatment options and the adverse events associated with them, as well as the clinical condition, anatomical suitability and preferences of the woman.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=113372
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Catheter Ablation
- Menorrhagia
- Uterine Hemorrhage
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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