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Re: complete hysterectomy

From: R.Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 Apr 1997 16:30:12 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 19 Apr 1997, JoAnn wrote: >
>I was 39 when I had my hysterectomy. I had a mass on my left overy and
>the other one seemed fine. Doctor said in years to come I would
>probably have to have the other one out so I decided to a complete
>hysterectomy. I have never felt better in my life.
>
>JoAnn

Just a point of clarification: A total hysterectomy means that the total uterus has been removed. This can be done with the ovaries left in place or with them removed. A subtotal or partial hysterectomy (seldom but still occasionally done for medical reasons) means that the cervix is still left in the patient. Removal of the ovaries is an Oophorectomy(unilateral or bilateral denotes whether one or both) 

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG
Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN
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