Health: Uterine fibroid of nearly 6 kg removed from 30-year-old patient
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Health: Uterine fibroid of nearly 6 kg removed from 30-year-old patient (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At the Pala University Teaching Hospital, a 30-year-old patient who wanted to have a child underwent laparotomy to remove a uterine fibroid weighing 5,865 grams. The procedure also freed pelvic adhesions and performed a bilateral tubal plasty.
Burkina/Health: Uterine fibroid of nearly 6 kg removed from 30-year-old patient at Pala University Hospital (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Pala University Hospital in Burkina Faso announced the removal of a nearly 6 kg uterine fibroid from a 30-year-old patient through laparotomy. Surgeons also freed pelvic adhesions and repaired both fallopian tubes to preserve her fertility.
CHU de Pala: A nearly 6 kg uterine fibroid removed from a 30-year-old patient (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At the Pala University Hospital Centre, a 30-year-old patient who wants to have a child underwent a laparotomy to remove a 5,865-gram uterine fibroid. The team also performed an adhesiolysis and bilateral tubal plasty to preserve her fertility.
CHU of Pala: a bulky 5.865 kg uterine fibroid removed successfully from a 30-year-old patient (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The University Hospital Centre of Pala successfully removed a 5.865 kg uterine fibroid by laparotomy from a 30-year-old patient who wants to become pregnant. The team also freed pelvic adhesions and performed bilateral tubal plasty.
CHU of Pala: Large 5.865 g uterine fibroid successfully removed from a 30-year-old patient (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The University Hospital Centre of Pala (CHU-P) successfully removed a 5.865 g uterine fibroid by laparotomy from a 30-year-old patient wishing to become pregnant. The team also performed adhesiolysis and bilateral tubal plasty.
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