The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · Sep 2013
Controlled Clinical TrialTransversus abdominis plane block provides postoperative analgesic effects after cesarean section: additional analgesia to epidural morphine alone.
The aim of our study was: (i) to investigate whether transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block confers additional analgesic effects to epidural morphine alone; and (ii) to determine plasma levels of local anesthetics after TAP block in post-cesarean women. ⋯ TAP block had additional analgesic effects to epidural morphine alone.
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J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res. · Sep 2013
Microwave endometrial ablation for endometrial protection in women with breast cancer on adjuvant tamoxifen.
The purpose of the current study was to determine the effectiveness of microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) in inhibiting the proliferative response of the endometrium in women with breast cancer who are treated with tamoxifen. ⋯ MEA had a protective action against the uterine effects of tamoxifen for postmenopausal patients. MEA is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment method for breast cancer patients treated with tamoxifen.