OB/GYN (Lab) Flashcards
Which diagnostic technique involves staining cervical squamous epithelial cells with iodine-based Lugol’s solution?
Schiller’s Test
Explain if a pelvic endoscopy is a sterile or unsterile procedure.
Sterile, vagina is dirty / contaminated BUT microbes can enter through peritoneal cavity via fallopian tubes
List two procedures used to treat severe dysplasia and/or carcinoma of the cervix in situ.
LEEP procedure, Laser conization, Scalpel conization
Describe cerclage by the Shirodkar procedure.
Placement of a collar-tupe ligature at level of internal os to treat cervical incompetence. Mersiline tape may be used to prevent premature expulsion Intrauterine pregnancy.
Which uterine incision used for cesarean section causes less intraoperative blood loss and a less chance of rupture with subsequent pregnancies?
Pfannenstiel
Gynecology procedures can be performed through two approaches, what are they?
Abdominal or Vaginal
What are the advantages of the LAVH (Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy) approach?
+ Less exposure
+ Shortens hospital Stay
+ Optimum visualization of abdomen
Why do you need to drain the bladder prior to D&C (Dilation and Curettage) or other pelvic procedures?
Protect bladder & uterus from injury during pelvic procedure.
Red Rubber (Robinson) used to drain.
List the drape components that are necessary to drape a patient in the lithotomy position.
Under the buttocks, (2) dog-ear towels, leggings, laparotomy drape
if needed.
Describe pelvic exenteration.
Complete removal of all pelvic reproductive organs. Bladder, vagina, sigmoid colon, rectum, pelvic lymph nodes.
Ectopic Pregnancy
gestation outside of uterus
Endometriosis
aberrant endometrial tissue
Salpingitis
inflammation of fallopian tube
Corpus luteal cyst
follicular cyst of ovary
Endometrioma
mass of endometrial tissue
Fibroid uterus
benign mass of uterus
Cystocele
herniated bladder into vagina
Oophorectomy
removal of ovary
Hysterectomy
removal of uterus