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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Role of Mechanical Dilatation of Cervix in Hysteroscopy

Monique Directo Javier

Citation Information : Javier MD. Role of Mechanical Dilatation of Cervix in Hysteroscopy. World J Lap Surg 2008; 1 (2):20-22.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10007-1053

Published Online: 01-08-2010

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2008; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background

Hysteroscopy with sample of the tissue is the gold standard in the diagnosing of abnormal uterine bleeding. Operative hysteroscopy can then be performed as a therapeutic procedure in patients presenting with intrauterine abnormalities. Cervical dilatation poses a great challenge particularly in nulligravid, post-menopausal women and women with cervical stenosis. Difficulties encountered in dilating the cervix poses threat to complications such as cervical tears, creation of false track, hemorrhage and uterine perforation.

Objective

The aim of this study is to review the role of mechanical dilatation in hysteroscopy using oral and vaginal misoprostol and laminaria.

Methods

This study involves a retrospective analytical review and compares the role of oral and vaginal misoprostol and laminaria application in achieving cervical ripening before hysteroscopy. Its effects in cervical dilatation as well as the dosing, advantages and sideeffects were also reviewed. There were twenty articles included in this study as extracted from electronic databases Cochrane Library, Medscape, Highwire Press and Google. Most of the articles assessed the cervical diameter by the largest number of Hegar dilators that could be inserted into the cervix without resistance. Subjective assessments of adverse effects and complications were recorded.

Conclusion

Methods of cervical priming before hysteroscopy lessens the need of further cervical dilation pre-operatively, lessens the complications associated with the entry of the hysteroscope into the cervical os and offered acceptable side effects.


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