Thermal Balloon Ablation

As mentioned in previous articles in the last stage of the menstrual cycle normally a coating endometriosis inside the uterus is removed, known as menstrual blood, but some of endometriosis tissue grow somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. Endometriosis is also responding to hormonal signals from the monthly menstrual cycle, strengthening tissues, break it, and eliminate them through the menstrual period. In case of heavy bleeding and prolong your doctor may suggest surgery such as medical balloon thermal ablation to help stop the blood flow. In this article we will discuss what is the thermal balloon endometrial ablation.

I. Definition
Unlike endometrial ablation, endometrial thermal balloon ablation using the same medical device to burn or destroy the uterine lining without the need for an incision or stitches.

II. How does it work?
start operating with the placement of a balloon into the uterine cavity and the balloon is filled with fluid and the fluid is heated to 87 degrees Celsius for 8 minutes to maintain the pressure between 150-180 mmHg to coagulate the mucosa of the uterus with damage to other abdominal structures such as muscles of the uterus, bladder, etc. The competitive procedure takes less than 30 minutes and the uterus is 1-2 weeks to recover. Normally, women with thermal balloon endometrial ablation can return to their daily activity in the coming days.

III. The success of thermal balloon endometrial ablation is also a disadvantage
a) In some women, the uterus is too large or easily extend that can not allow the pressure to put in place for the operation.
b) Any defect in the uterus may prevent the use or cause the failure of endometrial ablation thermal balloon.
c) the prolonged duration of menstruation.

IV. Risks
There are no known risks or side effects of this procedure.


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