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amniocentesis

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transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe to remove amniotic fluid. fluid is used to study genetic disorders and fetal maturity

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insufflation

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delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity, chamber, or organ to allow visual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply medication. performed to increase the distance between structures

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tubal insufflation

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test for patency of the uterine tubes made by transuterine insufflation with carbon dioxide; rubin test

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colposcopy

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examination of the vagina and cervix. used to identify areas of cervical dysplasia if they have an abnormal pap

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laparoscopy

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examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall

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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects. this can be done the first trimester of pregnancy

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endometrial biopsy

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removal of a sample of uterine endometrium for microscopic study. used in fertility assessment to confirm ovulation, and cause of post-menapausal bleeding

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Papanicolaou (Pap) test

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cytological study used to detect abnormal cells sloughed from the cervix and vagina. common to screen for cervical cancer

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mammography

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radiographic examination of the breast to screen for breast cancers. to detect tumors, cysts, microcalcifictions

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hysterosalpingography

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radiography of the uterus and uterine tubes (oviducts) following injection of a contrast medium. determine pathology in uterine cavity, evaluate tubal patency, determine cause of infertility

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ultrasonography (US)

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process by which high-frequency sound waves produce and display an image from reflected “echoes” on a monitor

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pelvic US

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evaluate abnormalities in the female reproductive system as well as the fetus in the obstetric patient

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transvaginal US

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probe inserted into vagina, sharp image of pathological and normal structures within the pelvis

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breast implant revision

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surgery designed to correct an unsuccessful procedure that has created a cosmetic problem or poses a health risk. common to replace older silicone implants with new saline-filled implants

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cerclage

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suturing the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely during pregnancy, decrease the chance of spontaneous abortion

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cesarean birth

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incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus. common in the event of cephalopelvic disproportion, sexually transmitted diseases, fetal distress, and breech presentation

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colpocleisis

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surgical closure of the vaginal canal

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conization

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excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue, such as mucosa of the cervix, for histological examination

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cordocentesis

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sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance

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cryosurgery

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process of freezing tissue to destroy cells. used for chronic cervical infections and erosions

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dilatation and currettage (D&C)

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widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette

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episiorrhaphy

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repair of a lacerated vulva or an episiotomy

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episiotomy

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incision of the perineum from the vaginal orifice usually done to prevent tearing of the tissue to facilitate childbirth

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hysterectomy

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excision of the uterus

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subtotal hysterectomy
cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain
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total hysterectomy
cervix is removed, but ovaries and fallopian tubes remain
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total plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
total hysterectomy, including uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
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intrauterine device
plastic or metal object placed inside the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining
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lumpectomy
excision of a small primary breast tumor "lump" and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it
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mammoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the breasts to change size, shape, or position
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augmentation mammoplasty
breast enlargement to increase breast size or to replace one that has been surgically removed
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reduction mammoplasty
breast reduction to reduce the size of a large, pendulous breast
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mastectomy
excision of the entire breast
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total (simple) mastectomy
excision of the entire breast, nipple, areola, and the involved overlying skin
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modified radical mastectomy
excision of the entire breast, including the lymph nodes in the underarm
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radical mastectomy
excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes, and chest wall muscles under the breast
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myomectomy
excision of a myomatous tumor, generally uterine
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reconstructive breast surgery
reconstruction of a breast that has been removed b/c of cancer or other disease
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tissue (skin) expansion
common breast reconstruction technique in which a balloon expander is inserted beneath the skin, saline solution is injected to increase size, expander is then replaced with more permanent implant
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cesarean birth
incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus. common in the event of cephalopelvic disproportion, sexually transmitted diseases, fetal distress, and breech presentation
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salpingo-oophorectomy
excision of an ovary and fallopian tube. can be right, left, or bilateral
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conization
excision of a cone-shaped piece of tissue, such as mucosa of the cervix, for histological examination
43
cordocentesis
sampling of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance
44
cryosurgery
process of freezing tissue to destroy cells. used for chronic cervical infections and erosions
45
dilatation and currettage (D&C)
widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette
46
episiorrhaphy
repair of a lacerated vulva or an episiotomy
47
episiotomy
incision of the perineum from the vaginal orifice usually done to prevent tearing of the tissue to facilitate childbirth
48
hysterectomy
excision of the uterus
49
subtotal hysterectomy
cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes remain
50
total hysterectomy
cervix is removed, but ovaries and fallopian tubes remain
51
total plus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
total hysterectomy, including uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
52
intrauterine device
plastic or metal object placed inside the uterus to prevent implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterine lining
53
lumpectomy
excision of a small primary breast tumor "lump" and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it
54
mammoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the breasts to change size, shape, or position
55
augmentation mammoplasty
breast enlargement to increase breast size or to replace one that has been surgically removed
56
reduction mammoplasty
breast reduction to reduce the size of a large, pendulous breast
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mastectomy
excision of the entire breast
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total (simple) mastectomy
excision of the entire breast, nipple, areola, and the involved overlying skin
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modified radical mastectomy
excision of the entire breast, including the lymph nodes in the underarm
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radical mastectomy
excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes, and chest wall muscles under the breast
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myomectomy
excision of a myomatous tumor, generally uterine
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reconstructive breast surgery
reconstruction of a breast that has been removed b/c of cancer or other disease
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tissue (skin) expansion
common breast reconstruction technique in which a balloon expander is inserted beneath the skin, saline solution is injected to increase size, expander is then replaced with more permanent implant
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tubal ligation
procedure that ties the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. performed during laparoscopy

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