Introduction
In 2003, most hysterectomies (90%) performed in the United States were done for benign conditions, which make up the majority of indications for this procedure. A total of 600,000 hysterectomies were performed that year, with 66% done abdominally, 22% vaginally, and 12% with laparoscopic assistance.[1,2] In all, nearly one-third of all women will have a hysterectomy by the age of 65.[1,2] Although hysterectomy is a relatively common procedure, complications may occur during or after the surgery that require the attention of a woman's health care provider. Pharmacists can help this population of women in many ways, one of which is the recognition of symptoms that necessitate immediate attention by the patient's physician.
US Pharmacist. 2008;33(9):HS11-HS20. © 2008 Jobson Publishing
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