Cryoablation Therapy is a treatment option for excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) that ablates endometrial tissue through sub-zero temperatures, using ultrasound guidance to monitor the safety and extent of treatment.
Cryoablation Therapy is a comfortable treatment for menorrhagia because the natural anesthesia effects of cold eliminate the need for IV sedation in most cases, and allow you to treat your patient in your office. With an office setting, both patient and physician benefit. Your patient relaxes in the comfort of a familiar setting, and you avoid scheduling issues and long waits in the operating room.
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BENEFITS |
| In-office treatment |
- Patient retains uterus and natural hormones
- Familiar office setting is comforting to the patient and convenient for the physician
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| Slim 5mm probe creates 3cm zone at tip where freezing and heating occur |
- No hysteroscopy required
- Slim diameter of probe tip requires no dilation of the cervix (in most cases)
- Insulated shaft protects non-targeted tissues and user
- Analgesic effect of cryotherapy means less patient discomfort and no IV sedation
- No distention of the uterine cavity needed
- No danger of harmful fluid imbalance
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| Ultrasound monitoring provides real-time visualization of procedure |
- Ice is visible via ultrasound
- Real-time monitoring of probe placement and depth of penetration maximizes safety and efficacy
- Provides customizable and treatment penetration as deep as 12mm?
- Minimal scarring and reduced risk of harming adjacent tissue?
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| Self-contained unit and dual control probe |
- Console's audio-guided, step-by-step tutorial simplifies process
- Probe placement technique is similar to uterine sound
- Two-button control
- Requires only basic ultrasound skills
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Cryoablation Therapy User's Manual
Towsend DE. A safe and effective method of controlling abnormal uterine bleeding. 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & infertility. Sep 6-9, 2001. Paris, France. P. 405-410.
CRYOABLATION THERAPY
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OTHER ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION PROCEDURES
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| Performed in physician's office |
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Performed in hospital or surgical setting |
| Can be performed with no IV sedation and is comfortable for the patient |
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Performed with IV sedation |
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DOES NOT REQUIRE HYSTEROSCOPE AND DISTENTION OF UTERINE CAVITY |
| Minimal to no cervix dilation |
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Requires cervix dilation |
| Minimal scarring? |
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Heat ablation can cause scarring |
| No danger of harmful fluid imbalance |
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Some procedures require fluid distention |
| Ultrasound monitoring allows you to assess shape of uterus, note abnormalities or thin-walled areas and monitor procedure |
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Requires regular cavity shape and size, pre-procedure measurements of uterine dimensions |
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1. Cryoablation Therapy Clinical Study Summary 23700038 (01/05)
