CHAPTER 147 Insertion and Removal of Implanon Stephen A. Grochmal, Dale A. Patterson Implanon is an implantable contraceptive device that functions like other progestin-based contraceptives by developing a thick, hostile…
CHAPTER 130 Barrier Contraceptives Cervical Caps, Condoms, and Diaphragms Beth A. Choby Cervical barriers are relatively safe and inexpensive options for contraception. They are immediately effective and reversible and have…
CHAPTER 121 Prostate and Seminal Vesicle Ultrasonography and Biopsy Philip J. Aliotta, Grant C. Fowler Transrectal ultrasonography of the prostate (TRUSP) and seminal vesicles (SVs) is an essential tool in…
CHAPTER 224 NC-stat Nerve Conduction Testing Thomas A. Kintanar The NC-stat System (NeuroMetrix, Inc., Waltham, Mass) is designed to perform standard noninvasive nerve conduction studies. The system has three components…
CHAPTER 40 Topical Hemostatic Agents Dale A. Patterson, Matt D. Roth In medical training there is a cynical phrase quoted to novice medical students on a surgery rotation: “All bleeding…
CHAPTER 86 Endovenous Vein Ablation Jerry Ninia Primary venous insufficiency is characterized by the development of varicose veins of the lower extremities. The great saphenous vein (GSV) is the largest…
CHAPTER 131 Bartholin’s Cyst and Abscess Word Catheter Insertion, Marsupialization Michael L. Tuggy Bartholin’s glands are located at the vaginal opening between the hymenal ring and labia minora (at approximately…
CHAPTER 118 Androscopy John L. Pfenninger Androscopy is an office procedure mainly used to identify condylomata. It examines the male genitalia under magnification after acetic acid has been applied. It…
CHAPTER 48 Lasers and Pulsed-Light Devices Hair Removal Barry Auster, Gary Page Photoepilation (laser hair removal) is one of a variety of methods for the removal of unwanted hair. Others…
CHAPTER 205 Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Beth A. Choby Bone marrow examination is a useful adjunct in the evaluation of various diseases, both hematologic and nonhematologic in origin. Bone…
