Special Surgical Procedures II
LESSON 2: Procedures in Gynecological and Obstetrical Surgery
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2-25. UTERINE ASPIRATION (SUCTION CURETTAGE)
a. General. This operation involves the vacuum aspiration of the contents of the uterus. This has proven to be a safe and effective method for early termination of pregnancy and for use in missed and incomplete abortions. Advantages include less dilatation of the cervix, less damage to the uterus, less blood loss, less chance of uterine perforation, and reduced danger of infection.
b. Patient Preparation. The patient is placed in the lithotomy position under general anesthetic. An external and internal vaginal prep is done.
c. Operative Procedure.
Figure 2-6. Uterine aspiration.
A-Insertion of the cannula. B-Gentle suction motion to aspirate contents. C-Uterus evacuated.
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