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The Yield From Pelvic Endoscopy

The Yield From Pelvic Endoscopy Richly supplied with nerves and uniquely subject to hormonal and gestational changes, the female pelvic structures often are associated with pain and tumor formation. Examination under anesthesia, culdocentesis, and colpotomy have been the classical methods of diagnosis. More recently, endoscopic procedures have improved the accuracy of evaluating the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. This study compares 45 patients who underwent culdoscopy and 40 who had laparoscopy performed. Seventy-six of these had pelvic pain or tumor; the remainder, a variety of more obscure symptoms referable to the pelvis. The indications for use of the two procedures confirm the panoramic view of the pelvis obtainable with the laparoscope. In cases requiring a thorough evaluation of all pelvic structures, the conclusion is reached that laparoscopy is the more useful technique. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

The Yield From Pelvic Endoscopy

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1971 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1971.03180200041008
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Abstract

Richly supplied with nerves and uniquely subject to hormonal and gestational changes, the female pelvic structures often are associated with pain and tumor formation. Examination under anesthesia, culdocentesis, and colpotomy have been the classical methods of diagnosis. More recently, endoscopic procedures have improved the accuracy of evaluating the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. This study compares 45 patients who underwent culdoscopy and 40 who had laparoscopy performed. Seventy-six of these had pelvic pain or tumor; the remainder, a variety of more obscure symptoms referable to the pelvis. The indications for use of the two procedures confirm the panoramic view of the pelvis obtainable with the laparoscope. In cases requiring a thorough evaluation of all pelvic structures, the conclusion is reached that laparoscopy is the more useful technique.

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JAMA – American Medical Association

Published: Feb 15, 1971

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