WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 1997: Re: hysterectomy

Re: hysterectomy

From: Gianita (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 May 1997 01:05:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 22 May 1997, Kelly wrote: >
>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.
>

Thank you for your information. I have checked the archives regarding current discussions on this new alternative treatment. My next questions will be, pointing to the new procedure you explained in your message: 1. Is this treatment still experimental; if not, what is the success rate? 2. What is this new treatment called (I understand it is different from Myolysis and Cryomyoysis);

Considering this is groundbreaking, can I recommend my mother for further discussion with you?

Thank you.

--
Gianita

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