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A retrospective study of diagnostic dilatation and curettage at King Hussein Medical Center
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2000), pp.50-52, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2000-12-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives : To determine indications for diagnostic dilatation and curettage at King Hussein Medical Center, and to assess the need for this procedure in patients below the age of 401.
Methods : A retrospective study of 430 cases who underwent diagnostic D and C during 1997 ; at King Hussein Medical Center, were included.
The records of these patients were reviewed to achieve the study objectives.
Results : The mean age of patients was 44.1 years, with a range of (19-85) years.
About one third of the patients were below the age of 40.
The indications for the procedure were : Postmenopausal bleeding in 14.2 %, menorrhagia in 29.5 %, heavy irregular periods in 38.4 %, asymptomatic endocervical polyp in 4 %, single episodes of vaginal bleeding in 5.3 %, and other indications including intermenstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea in 8.6 %.
Conclusion: Pathological findings are unlikely below the age of 40.
Patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding should receive medical treatment before proceeding to dilatation and curettage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Batayinah, Usamah F.& Khamaysah, Khaldun. 2000. A retrospective study of diagnostic dilatation and curettage at King Hussein Medical Center. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 7, no. 2, pp.50-52.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132083
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Batayinah, Usamah F.& Khamaysah, Khaldun. A retrospective study of diagnostic dilatation and curettage at King Hussein Medical Center. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 7, no. 2 (Dec. 2000), pp.50-52.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132083
American Medical Association (AMA)
Batayinah, Usamah F.& Khamaysah, Khaldun. A retrospective study of diagnostic dilatation and curettage at King Hussein Medical Center. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2000. Vol. 7, no. 2, pp.50-52.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132083
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 52
Record ID
BIM-132083