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Upper vaginectomy for the treatment of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia

Authors :
Indermaur, Megan D.
Martino, Martin A.
Fiorica, James V.
Roberts, William S.
Hoffman, Mitchel S.
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. August, 2005, Vol. 193 Issue 2, p577, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The use of upper vaginectomy for the treatment of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN) is evaluated. Upper vaginectomy was found to be efficacious for the treatment of VAIN and also led to the diagnosis of occult invasive cancer in 12 percent of the patients.

Subjects

Subjects :
Vaginal diseases -- Care and treatment
Obstetrics -- Equipment and supplies
Obstetrics -- Usage
Obstetrics -- Evaluation
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
193
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.139202152

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