Included are some of the manuscripts referred to in the text, and some of my publications that may be of interest.
Hysterectomy and alternatives
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 40, No. 4, Dec. 1997. An excellent collection of recent articles review the literature and knowledge about hysterectomy. Highly recommended if you are seriously interested in researching this topic. Published by Lippincott-Raven at 1-800-638-3030. Included are the two following manuscripts referenced in the text:
Carleson, Karen J: Outcomes of Hysterectomy, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 40, No. 4, Dec. 1997.
Johns, Alan: Supracervical Versus Total Hysterectomy, Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 40, No. 4, Dec. 1997.
Also worth reading:
Carlson, Karen et al: the Main Women's Health Study: 1. Outcomes of hysterectomy. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1994; 83:556-65.
Carlson, Karen et al: the Main Women's Health Study: II. Outcomes of Nonsurgical Management of Leiomyomas, Abnormal Bleeding, and Chronic Pelvic Pain. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1994; 83:566-72.
Hysteroscopic treatment of abnormal bleeding and fibroids
Indman, Paul D: Hysteroscopic Treatment of Menorrhagia Associated With Uterine Leiomyomas", Obstetrics and Gynecology, 81:716, 1993.
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