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Chapter 5 - Hysteroscopy Techniques and Treatment Settings

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 September 2020

By
Jonathan M. Chester  and
T. Justin Clark
Edited by
Mary E. Connor  and
T. Justin Clark
Mary E. Connor
Affiliation:
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
T. Justin Clark
Affiliation:
Birmingham Women’s Hospital
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Summary

This chapter covers the process of performing hysteroscopy, paying close attention to optimising patient comfort and maximising the effectiveness of the procedure. Tips are provided for successfully inserting the device and visualising the entire uterine cavity. The possible settings for performing a hysteroscopic investigation are outlined, with suggestions as to which setting may suit an individual patient. Oral anticoagulants have changed in recent years and the effect they may have on patients attending hysteroscopy clinics is discussed, with advice about how to avoid and manage excessive vaginal bleeding.

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Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy , pp. 57 - 71
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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