Loop Excision for Precancers of the Uterine Cervix: Local or General Anaesthetic?
Moritz Freisleben,
Anja Petzel,
Anne Jülicher
et al.
Abstract:In Germany, treatment of HSIL or AIS of the uterine cervix by loop excision is performed almost exclusively under general anaesthesia (GA). International studies and guidelines show high acceptance of local anaesthesia (LA) due to hermeneutic, medical, and economic factors. We performed an observational comparative study aiming to prove advantages of local anaesthesia within the German health system.In a prospective observational study, patients diagnosed with HSIL or AIS of the uterine
cervix were tre… Show more
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