I just did my regular NCBI Pubmed search using the keywords Asherman's syndrome and intrauterine adhesions and was glad to see 2 new articles:
1. Faivre E, Deffieux X, Mrazguia C, Gervaise A, Chauveaud-Lambling A, Frydman R, Fernandez H. Hysteroscopic management of residual trophoblastic tissue and reproductive outcome: a pilot study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 Jul-Aug;16(4):487-90.
Click here to read abstract. This one is an observational study.
2. Thomson AJ, Abbott JA, Deans R, Kingston A, Vancaillie TG. The management of intrauterine synechiae. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Aug;21(4):335-41.
Click here to read abstract. This one is a review on treatment and outcomes.
I haven't read them yet but will do so as soon as I get them, and will pass on any relevant information/comments. I am particularly happy to see that the first article proposes the use of hysteroscopic guidance instead of blind surgical curettage (ie. D&C) to remove retained products of conception (trophoblastic tissue). This would certainly be a step in the right direction. Prof. Herve Fernandez has notably another publication on hysteroscopic outcomes in patients with severe Asherman's syndrome.
The group leader of the second article, A/Prof Thierry Vancaillie, practices in Sydney, Australia, where I live and is one of a handful of 'A list' Asherman's specialists from around the world who who was recommended to me by the Asherman's International Support Group. He officially diagnosed my intrauterine adhesions.
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