Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on free fluid thermal endometrial ablation.

Description

This procedure is used to treat heavy menstrual periods, also known as menorrhagia.

Menorrhagia is a very common problem. Hysterectomy has been the standard treatment for women with menorrhagia that has not responded to medical treatment.  Free fluid endometrial ablation is a way of destroying the endometrium by instilling heated saline solution into the uterus under hysteroscopic visualisation.

OPCS4.6 Code(s):

Q16.4 Free circulating saline ablation of endometrium

Y76.3 Endoscopic approach to other body cavity

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Links:

	IPG051 Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation: guidance (web format)	07 February 2011
	IPG051 Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation - guidance	16 March 2004
	IPG051 Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation - information for people considering the procedure, and for the public	16 March 2004
	IPG051 Free fluid thermal endometrial ablation - Distribution list	30 March 2004
	Interventional procedure consultation document - free fluid thermal endometrial ablation	25 November 2003
	Overview of free fluid thermal endometrial ablation	25 November 2003