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Diathermy-induced injury may affect detection of occult tubal lesions at risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy.
International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society - 1 Jun 2012
Manchanda Ranjit, Silvanto Anna, Abdelraheim Ahmed, Burnell Matthew, Johnson Michelle, Saridogan Ertan, Rosenthal Adam N, Brunell Carol, Aslam Naaila, Vashisht Arvind, Pandis George, Jacobs Ian, Menon Usha, Benjamin Elizabeth
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Electrosurgery-induced tubal thermal injury obscures cellular detail and hampers histomorphological assessment for occult pathology. OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to report on diathermy-related thermal injuries to the fallopian tube observed at RRSO and explore its potential impact on the detection of occult tubal epithelial lesions. DESIGN: This study was composed of high-risk women...
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