OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess whether there was a change in the mode of evacuation of GTD over two time periods and to assess whether mode of evacuation influenced the subsequent need for chemotherapy. METHODS: A retrospective case note study of 4257 cases between 1986 and 1996, at a screening and treatment center managing GTD, was performed. RESULTS: Between the time periods 1986-1989 and 1990-1996 there was significant change in the mode of evacuation to suction curettage. The mode of evacuation was significant in determining the need for chemotherapy. The highest rate of chemotherapy was associated with medical methods of evacuation. CONCLUSIONS: Suction curettage is a safe method of uterine evacuation in GTD and its usage has increased with time. Medical methods of uterine evacuation are associated with higher rates of chemotherapy. This is probably due to a higher rate of incomplete evacuation. Medical methods of evacuation should not be used in cases of complete hydatiform mole. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess whether there was a change in the mode of evacuation of GTD over two time periods and to assess whether mode of evacuation influenced the subsequent need for chemotherapy. METHODS: A retrospective case note study of 4257 cases between 1986 and 1996, at a screening and treatment center managing GTD, was performed. RESULTS: Between the time periods 1986-1989 and 1990-1996 there was significant change in the mode of evacuation to suction curettage. The mode of evacuation was significant in determining the need for chemotherapy. The highest rate of chemotherapy was associated with medical methods of evacuation. CONCLUSIONS: Suction curettage is a safe method of uterine evacuation in GTD and its usage has increased with time. Medical methods of uterine evacuation are associated with higher rates of chemotherapy. This is probably due to a higher rate of incomplete evacuation. Medical methods of evacuation should not be used in cases of complete hydatiform mole. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.
Authors: Raymond J Osborne; Virginia L Filiaci; Julian C Schink; Robert S Mannel; Kian Behbakht; James S Hoffman; Nick M Spirtos; John K Chan; John A Tidy; David S Miller Journal: Obstet Gynecol Date: 2016-09 Impact factor: 7.661
Authors: C Tempfer; L-C Horn; S Ackermann; M W Beckmann; R Dittrich; J Einenkel; A Günthert; H Haase; J Kratzsch; M C Kreissl; S Polterauer; A D Ebert; K T M Schneider; H G Strauss; F Thiel Journal: Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd Date: 2016-02 Impact factor: 2.915