title: Dilatation and curettage.
abstract: The most important role of dilatation and curettage is in the evacuation of retained products of conception; its diagnostic value is mostly limited to the detection of cancer of the endometrium. The procedure is associated with a number of complications, the majority of which occur during dilatation of the cervix. Vabra curettage is suggested as an alternative to diagnostic dilatation and curettage; it is efficient, is associated with fewer complications and is less expensive. Hysteroscopy is a useful supplement to Vabra curettage, especially in diagnosing focal lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, PQ.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Boyd
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004717:Endometrium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans