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Re: hysterectomy

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 May 1997 10:12:58 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 21 May 1997, Gianita wrote: >
>I just watched the CBS News Health Break today, regarding new development in
>hysterectomy. It was said that the doctors just found a new treatment for
>ovarian tumors/cysts, which is , instead of removing it, injecting medicine
>to the tumors/cysts so that they would shrink.
>

Gianita

We've discussed this on the Forum recently -- you may want to check the archives for further answers.

This new procedure involves placing a catheter in a groin vein, treading it to the blood vessels supplying the fibroid (injecting dye to guide the way), and then injecting little "pellets" to block the blood supply to the fibroid. This should then allow the fibroid to shrink. New fibriods, however, can grow. It's only being done one or two places in the US and is used when there are only one or two fibriods. 

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA


note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.



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