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Adnexectomy Versus Ovarian Conservation During Total Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions. A Difficult Dilemma
Author(s): Ion Păun, Dan Mogoş, Mariana Păun, Costin-Daniel Vidrighin, Mihai Florescu, Mădălin Teodorescu, Andrei Costin, Ecaterina Neamţu and Ana-Maria PredoiIon Păun, Dan Mogoş, Mariana Păun, Costin-Daniel Vidrighin, Mihai Florescu, Mădălin Teodorescu, Andrei Costin, Ecaterina Neamţu and Ana-Maria Predoi
Introduction: Bilateral adnexectomy is a surgical procedure that is frequently associated with total hysterectomy performed for benign uterine conditions. Given the relatively wide range of indications for the aforementioned type of salpingo-ooforectomy which in it self is not devoid of potential risks the patients' and physicians' decision-making should take into account several parameters (most helpful to individualize treatment) such as published ratio of removal versus conservation of uterine adnexae, patients' age, pre/postmenopausal status at the time of surgery, relevant family and personal history including current use of hormonal replacement therapy.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted among 457 women aged 18 years or older who underwent abdomin.. Read More»
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