Removing the Cervix at Hysterectomy: An Unnecessary Intervention?

Ranee Thakar, Susan Ayers, Isaac Manyonda
In: Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2009 · vol. 113(5) , pp. 1173–1174 · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e3181a20a99 · W4256271912
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This study evaluated long-term outcomes in women undergoing total versus subtotal abdominal hysterectomy to assess whether removing the cervix is an unnecessary intervention.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term outcomes in women who underwent total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy (sub-TAH).

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