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…
Measurement of Cervical Length
Chapter 35 Measurement of Cervical Length Common indications Cervical length can be more reliably and reproducibly determined by a transvaginal ultrasound and can help identify pregnancies at a higher risk…
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
Chapter 27 Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal Common indications Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are removed when they expire or if the patient develops unwanted side effects or complications. In most patients, the…
Paracentesis
Chapter 38 Paracentesis Common indications Paracentesis is performed for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons in patients with ascites. The volume of fluid removed varies by the patient’s pathology and the reason…
