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Uterine denervation by culdotomy: A preliminary report

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

Summary

  1. 1.

    The technique of culdotomy is described for visualisation of the pelvic viscera.

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    The relief of dysmenorrhæa, dyspareunia and pelvic pain by uterosacral resection of Frankenhauser’s plexus is reported.

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    Vaginal bleeding may mean ovarian cancer.

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    Ovarian cancer can be detected in its earliest stage by culdotomy.

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  1. The Gynæcological Service, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, Mass.

    J. B. Doyle

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Communication made to Section of Obstetrics, Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

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Doyle, J.B. Uterine denervation by culdotomy: A preliminary report. Ir J Med Sci 28, 73–76 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02949354

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