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…
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…
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…
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…
Paracervical Block
Chapter 31 Paracervical Block Common indications Paracervical blocks can provide excellent anesthesia for procedures that involve cervical dilation, uterine aspiration, or instrumentation of the uterus. The paracervical block is not…
Uterine Aspiration
Chapter 32 Uterine Aspiration Common indications Uterine aspiration is performed to manage incomplete or missed abortions during the first trimester of pregnancy. Dilation and curettage (D & C) can be…
