Changes in rates of hysterectomy and uterine conserving procedures for treatment of uterine leiomyoma Gavin F. Jacobson, MD, Ruth E. Shaber, MD, Mary Anne Armstrong, MA, Yun-Yi Hung, PhD American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 196, Issue 6, Pages 601.e1-601.e6 (June 2007) DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.009 Copyright © 2007 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 1 Annual rates of uterine conserving procedures Rates are per 1000 eligible female health plan members > 20 years. Uterine artery embolization (UAE), endometrial ablation (EA). *Cochran-Armitage test for linear trend, P < .0001. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007 196, 601.e1-601.e6DOI: (10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.009) Copyright © 2007 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 2 Invasive uterine leiomyoma treatment rates Rates are per 1000 eligible female health plan members > 20 years. Uterine conserving procedure (UCP). *Cochran-Armitage test for linear trend, P < .0001. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007 196, 601.e1-601.e6DOI: (10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.009) Copyright © 2007 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 3 Risk of hysterectomy after uterine conserving procedure for uterine leiomyoma: life-table method Endometrial ablation (EA), uterine artery embolization (UAE). Log-rank tests, P < .0001. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2007 196, 601.e1-601.e6DOI: (10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.009) Copyright © 2007 Mosby, Inc. Terms and Conditions