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Hysterectomy rates in the United States 1990–1997

Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2002 · Vol. 99(2) · pp. 229–234

Cindy Farquhar✉(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

Abstract

The majority of hysterectomies are abdominal, and the most common indication is uterine fibroids. The introduction of alternative techniques for controlling abnormal uterine bleeding such as endometrial ablation has not had an impact on hysterectomy rates, and there has only been a limited uptake of laparoscopic approaches.

Uterine Myomas and Treatments Endometriosis Research and Treatment Gynecological conditions and treatmentsMedicineHysterectomyAbdominal hysterectomyUterine fibroidsObstetricsConcomitantHealthcare Cost and Utilization ProjectGeneral surgeryGynecologySurgery

MeSH terms

AdultAge FactorsFemaleHospitals, CommunityHumansHysterectomyLeiomyomaLength of StayMiddle AgedPatient DischargeUnited StatesUterine HemorrhageHospital Costs

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648

FWCI

37.73

field-weighted impact

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100%

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