Absorption of irrigating fluid during laser photocoagulation of the endometrium in the treatment of menorrhagia

1471-0528

Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005

Medicine

Twelve women undergoing laser ablation of the uterus for menorrhagia were studied by haemodynamic, biochemical and haematological indices including radioisotope dilution studies of plasma volume to assess the degree of fluid absorption into the circulation during laser surgery. There was a significant rise in central venous pressure and serum chloride and a significant decrease in plasma protein, albumin and haematocrit. Absorption of the irrigating fluid used was demonstrated and in one woman whose case history is illustrated this was excessive.

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