Hysteroscopy
Subtitle: office evaluation and management of the uterine cavity
By: [edited by] Linda D. Bradley, Tommaso Falcone.
Contributors: Bradley, Linda D.; Falcone, Tommaso.
Publisher: Mosby/Elsevier
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780323041010
Subjects: Hysteroscopy; Hysteroscopy; Uterine Diseases -- diagnosis; Uterine Diseases -- therapy
Description: This new text presents authoritative in-depth coverage of hysteroscopy, a quick in-office procedure for an accurate diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding, uterine adhesions, foreign bodies, uterine structural defects, anatomic defects, and infertility. More than 380 full-color images provide a real-life practice perspective of the conditions you'll encounter. This procedure enables you to take a direct view of any pathology, without the risk of radiation exposure, and decreases the chances of uterine perforation. Chapters encompass a full range of clinical considerations, including instrumentation, imaging, complications, and endometrial ablation. Provides chapters that detail the instrumentation you'll need to effectively perform hysteroscopic procedures. Features a full chapter on imaging, including saline infusion sonography, keeping you current on the latest imaging technology. Offers expert guidance on endometrial ablation, a frequent office procedure used to diagnose and treat abnormal bleeding. Presents coverage of diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, enabling you to incorporate this technology of increasing clinical use into your practice. Features a color design with more than 380 full-color images that highlight techniques and equip you with a real-life practice perspective.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.