Uterine Fibroids

References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

  • Haney AF (2008). Leiomyomata. In RS Gibbs et al., eds., Danforth's Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10th ed., pp. 916–931. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

  • Hindley J, et al. (2004). MRI guidance of focused ultrasound therapy of uterine fibroids: Early results. AJR, 183(6): 1713–1719.

  • Lethaby A, Vollenhoven B (2009). Fibroids (uterine myomatosis, leiomyomas), search date November 2006. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence. Also available online: www.clinicalevidence.com.


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Author: Sandy Jocoy, RN Last Updated: August 11, 2009
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