Uterine denervation by culdotomy: A preliminary report

Summary

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The technique of culdotomy is described for visualisation of the pelvic viscera.
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The relief of dysmenorrhæa, dyspareunia and pelvic pain by uterosacral resection of Frankenhauser’s plexus is reported.
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Vaginal bleeding may mean ovarian cancer.
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Ovarian cancer can be detected in its earliest stage by culdotomy.

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J. B. Doyle
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Communication made to Section of Obstetrics, Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland.

Doyle, J.B. Uterine denervation by culdotomy: A preliminary report. Ir J Med Sci 28, 73–76 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02949354