NovaSure endometrial ablation
GPTKB entity
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical device
endometrial ablation procedure |
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
hysterectomy
other endometrial ablation techniques |
| gptkbp:approvalYear |
2001
|
| gptkbp:contraindication |
uterine cancer
pregnancy active pelvic infection |
| gptkbp:duration |
about 5 minutes
|
| gptkbp:effect |
reduces or stops menstrual bleeding
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
gynecological evaluation
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NovaSure endometrial ablation
|
| gptkbp:intendedUse |
treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Hologic,_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:method |
radiofrequency energy
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
women desiring future pregnancy
|
| gptkbp:procedureType |
minimally invasive
|
| gptkbp:requires |
local or general anesthesia
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
thermal injury
uterine perforation fluid overload |
| gptkbp:setting |
outpatient
|
| gptkbp:sideEffect |
nausea
infection cramping vaginal discharge |
| gptkbp:targetTissue |
gptkb:endometrium
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gynecology
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:HOLX
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|