Indications for hysterectomy: have they changed?

J F Steege, John F. Steege, Steege JF
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1997 · vol. 40(4) , pp. 878–885 · doi:10.1097/00003081-199712000-00023 · PMID:9429801 · W2323682295
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This study analyzed indications for hysterectomy to determine if they have changed over time.

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Abstract

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Correspondence: John F. Steege, M.D., Chief, Division of Gynecology, Department OB/GYN CB: 7570, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7570.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

MeSH descriptors

Hysterectomy Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometrial Hyperplasia Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Leiomyoma Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Sterilization, Reproductive

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