The effect of dilute vasopressin solution on blood loss during operative hysteroscopy: A randomized controlled trial

1996104 citationsJournal Article

Authors

David R. Phillips · State University of New York

Howard G. Nathanson · South Nassau Communities Hospital

Steven J. Milim · South Nassau Communities Hospital

Joan S. Haselkorn · Stony Brook University

Ahmed Khapra · Stony Brook University

Pablo J. Ross · South Nassau Communities Hospital

Abstract

Administration of dilute vasopressin solution (0.05 U/mL) to the cervical stroma significantly reduces blood loss, distention fluid intravasation, and operative time during hysteroscopy. Further evaluation is required to determine the optimum dosage.

Topics & Keywords

Uterine Myomas and Treatments Endometriosis Research and Treatment Maternal and fetal healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 88, Issue 5, pp. 761-766

DOI: 10.1016/0029-7844(96)00282-7

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