Hysteroscopy: Office Evaluation and Management of the Uterine Cavity (Book with DVD-ROM)

by Bradley, Linda D.

• ISBN13: 9780323041010
• ISBN10: 0323041019
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-06-01
• Publisher: MOSBY-YEAR BOOK INC

Summary

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, and a bonus DVD features 3 hours of video clips that demonstrate hysteroscopic procedures performed, step-by-step. 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. Includes a bonus DVD with 64 video clips-3 hours of footage-that demonstrates how to properly perform hysteroscopy techniques, step-by-step. 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.

Table of Contents

Instrumentation in Hysteroscopy: Rigid Hysteroscopy

Stefano Bettocchi

Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo

Oronzo Ceci

Instrumentation in Hysteroscopy: Flexible Hysteroscopy

Linda Bradley

Indications & Contraindications for Office Hysteroscopy

Linda Bradley

Informed Consent for Hysteroscopy

Ruth Farrell

Maintenance of Equipment for Hysteroscopy

Linda Bradley and Sandra Fluharty

The Response of the Uterus to Medication: Hysteroscopic Implications

Sejal Dharia Patel

Imaging the Uterus and Uterine Cavity

Daniel Breitkopf

Pre-Surgical Evaluation of the Enlarged Uterus: Practical Considerations

Linda Bradley and Brenda Andrews

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Hemostatic Disorders

Andrea Lukes

Investigation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Premenopausal Women

Linda Bradley

Investigation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Postmenopausal Women

Linda Bradley

Evaluation of the Patient for Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Linda Bradley

Hysteroscopy in the Evaluation and Management of Infertility

Marjan Attaran

Tommaso Falcone

Jeffery Goldberg

Hysteroscopy in the Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Steve Palter

Office Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: The Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (Mirena)

Linda Bradley

Anesthetics and Analgesia for Office Hysteroscopy and Hysteroscopic Procedures

Teresa E. Dews

Hysteroscopic Sterilization

Linda Bradley

Global Endometrial Ablation

Linda Bradley

Hysteroscopic Resection of Myomas and Polyps

Linda Bradley

Complications of Hysteroscopy

Jonathan Emery

Tommaso Falcone

Assessing Hysteroscopic Skills: A Practical Approach

Amy VanBlaricom

Credentialing: A Necessary Component of Hysteroscopy

Andrew Brill

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