Vulvar Biopsy
Chapter 21 Vulvar Biopsy Common indications Vulvar lesions that are not identifiable as benign or that fail to respond to therapy should be biopsied for a definitive diagnosis and treatment…
Lumbar Puncture
Chapter 36 Lumbar Puncture Common indications Lumbar puncture is a common procedure used in the evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and central nervous system (CNS) pressure. The most common indication…
Thoracentesis
Chapter 37 Thoracentesis Common indications Thoracentesis is performed to sample or remove fluid that is in the pleural space for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Fluid removed from the chest…
Bartholin’s Marsupialization
Chapter 23 Bartholin’s Marsupialization Common indications Marsupialization of the Bartholin’s gland is commonly performed for recurrent infections of the gland or failure of a Word catheter to adequately treat the…
Word Catheter Placement
Chapter 22 Word Catheter Placement Common indications Bartholin’s cyst abscesses can be treated by two methods. Word catheter placement is the first-line therapy for an infected Bartholin’s gland. If infections…
First- and Second-Degree Laceration Repair
Chapter 15 First- and Second-Degree Laceration Repair Common indications If an episiotomy is performed or a laceration occurs during delivery, a repair should be made to speed the recovery of…
Endometrial Biopsy
Chapter 25 Endometrial Biopsy Common indications An endometrial biopsy performed with a Pipelle catheter is an efficient way to sample the endometrium of the uterus with minimal discomfort to the…
Female Bladder Catheterization
Chapter 42 Female Bladder Catheterization Common indications Urinary bladder catheterization is an important procedure used to diagnose problems of the urinary tract and to manage fluid balance. Equipment Bladder catheterization…
Hemorrhoidectomy
Chapter 40 Hemorrhoidectomy Common indications The treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids and chronic hemorrhoidal skin tags is best accomplished by local excision (Figure 39-1). A patient can have immediate relief…
Trigger Point Injection
Chapter 51 Trigger Point Injection Common indications Painful trigger points of the low back can be easily injected with a combination of local anesthetics and steroids to obtain immediate and…
