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	Dilation and Curettage
		Dilation and Curettage is a procedure performed by the widening of the mouth of the womb and removal of samples of womb lining for diagnostic purposes.
		Usually dilation and curettage procedure is done in a hospital on an outpatient or inpatient basis.
		The major problem with dilation and curettage procedure is that the gynecologist is “flying blind” and can puncture the uterus with the curette while missing a cancerous lesion a fraction of an inch away.
	www.unitedhealthdirectory.com /dilation_and_curettage-396.html (210 words)

	dilatation and curettage - OmniMedicalSearch.com - dilatation and curettage
		Dilation and curettage (D C) is a surgical procedure used to locate and treat the cause of sudde...
		Dilatation and curettage, or a D and C, is a common procedure used to treat a variety of gynecological issues.
		Dilatation and curettage.A dilatation and curettage (D C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the womb lining.
	www.omnimedicalsearch.com /sr_dilatation_and_curettage.html?page=3 (400 words)

	dilatation and curettage - OmniMedicalSearch.com - dilatation and curettage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dilation and curettage (D C) is a surgical procedure used to locate and treat the cause of sudden, heavy bleeding.
		Dilation and curettage (D C) is a surgical procedure used to locate and treat the...
		The dilation and curettage procedure is called a D and C. The dilation and curettage procedure is called a DandC.
	www.omnimedicalsearch.com /sr_dilatation_and_curettage.html?page=1 (432 words)

	Dr. Koop - Dilatation And Curettage (D&C)- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Dilatation and curettage, also called a D&C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is dilated (expanded) and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curette (a loop-, ring-, or scoop-shaped instrument with a long, rodlike handle.)
		Description of Dilatation And Curettage (D&C) Dilation and Curettage (D&C) is a very common surgical operation performed on many women each year.
		Dilation means stretching the opening of the cervix with special instruments to make it wider.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/43/763.html (592 words)

	Dilation Suction or Curettage -- eCureMe.com
		Dilation and suction and/or curettage are often referred to as a D&C because the name was used before suction was invented.
		The material obtained from suction and/or curettage is sent to the laboratory where it is placed on slides, stained, and then examined by a pathologist.
		If the cervix is not dilated, a series of dilators, starting with a very small one and increasing in size, are introduced through the external os and internal os of the cervix.
	www.ecureme.com /especial/obgyn/Dilation_Suction_or_Curettage.asp (1089 words)

	Dilation and curettage Summary
		Dilatation and curettage (D and C) is a gynecological procedure in which the lining of the womb (endometrium) is scraped away.
		Dilation (dilatation) and curettage (DandC) or sharp curettage is a gynaecological procedure performed on the female reproductive system that used to be a common method of abortion.
		A curettage is performed with a curette, a metal rod with a handle on one end and a sharp loop on the other.
	www.bookrags.com /Dilation_and_curettage (764 words)

	Dilation and Curettage -- eCureMe.com
		Dilation and curettage is also known as D&C, and refers to dilation of the cervix (widening the cervix) and curetting of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
		The cervical os or 'opening of the uterus' is dilated and a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) is used to scrape the wall of the uterus and remove some of the endometrium, or lining of the uterus.
		More commonly, one uses a set of 'dilators.' These are usually a set of instruments of varying sizes, and incrementally they are introduced into the cervix slowly increased the opening to the desired size.
	www.ecureme.com /especial/obgyn/Dilation_and_Curettage.asp (641 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2006.4: Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is a minor surgical procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus.
		Dilatation is performed to open and widen the cervix (entrance to the uterus).
		Curettage is used to remove tissue from the uterus.
	www.fairview.org /healthlibrary/content/aha_therdc_wha.htm (849 words)

	Carilion - Dilation and curettage (D&C) for dysfunctional uterine bleeding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is a surgical procedure used to locate and treat the cause of sudden, heavy bleeding.
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is used to control sudden, heavy vaginal bleeding that is causing decreased blood volume (hypovolemia).
		Dilation and curettage provides complete clearance of the uterus, which stops uterine bleeding.
	www.carilion.com /kbase/htm/aa82/541/aa82541.htm (565 words)

	Different Types of Abortion
		Dilation of the uterus is required in cervical methods of abortion.
		The usual method of dilation is to insert a series of instruments of increasing size into the cervix.
		A set of dilators, metallic curved instruments, are used to open the cervix sufficiently to accommodate the instruments of abortion.
	www.lifesite.net /abortiontypes (1221 words)

	Dilation and Curettage
		Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure used to diagnose or treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus.
		Dilation means to stretch the opening of the cervix to make it wider.
		Curettage involves removing a sample of the endometrium to be examined later.
	www.acog.org /bookstore/Dilation_and_Curettage_P166.cfm (76 words)

	Dilation-Curettage
		A dilation and curettage (D) is an operation performed in hospital, usually under a general anaesthetic, and involves opening the cervix and emptying the uterus by suction.
		Dilation and Curettage (DandC) is a common diagnostic and treatment surgery.
		Dilation and Curettage (D and C) AudioHealth Library Topic 2156 Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Dilation and curettage or D and C is a common minor surgical procedure in which the opening to a woman's uterus, which is called the cervix, is enlarged and the lining of the uterus is....
	www.health-nexus.com /dilation-curettage.htm (301 words)

	Dilation and curettage (D&C) for bleeding during menopause
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) for bleeding during menopause
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is a surgical procedure used to locate and treat the cause of sudden, heavy bleeding.
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is used to diagnose and treat bleeding problems.
	www.meritcare.com /hwdb/showtopic.asp?module_abbrev=HWKB2&pd_hwid=hw228340&topic_name=Dilation+and+curettage+(D%26C)+for+bleeding+during+menopause&sequence=1 (473 words)

	Dilation and curettage - D&C
		Curettage of the uterus (womb), commonly known as dilation and curettage or D and C, is the scraping of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium).
		Gynaecological curettage is often an outpatient investigation that is performed at the hospital by a gynaecologist.
		After a curettage, it is a good idea to relax for the rest of the day, but the recovery is quick.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/000395.html (1066 words)

	BabyPartner \| The Online Medical Resource For Expectant Parents: Glossary
		A procedure which involves the surgical dilation of the cervix and the insertion of a curet to remove the contents.
		It is used to scrape the uterine walls for disease diagnosis, remove retained fragments of the placenta postpartum, or after an incomplete abortion, or remove tumors in the uterus.
		The cervix dilates so that it will be large enough for the baby to pass through the birth canal during delivery.
	www.babypartner.com /glossary/dictionary/glossary_d.shtml (999 words)

	Dilation and sharp curettage (D&C) for abortion
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) uses a sharp instrument to remove tissue from inside the uterus.
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is a minor surgical procedure.
		Dilation and curettage (DandC) is usually done when another abortion method has failed to completely clear the contents of the uterus.
	women.webmd.com /women-medical-reference/dilation-and-sharp-curettage-dc-for-abortion (1749 words)

	MoonDragon's Obgyn Information: Procedures - Dilation & Curettage (D&C)
		Dilation and curettage is a procedure used for opening the cervix and removing the lining (endometrium) and contents of the uterus.
		Dilation and Curettage also provides important information about whether uterine cancer is present.
		Dilation and curettage is also commonly performed following miscarriage or abortion in cases where the uterus fails to fully empty its content.
	www.moondragon.org /obgyn/procedures/d&c.html (1285 words)

	Howstuffworks "Dilation and Curettage: A Profile of a Surgical Procedure"
		Dilation and curettage, also called a DandC, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is dilated (expanded) and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curette (a loop-, ring-, or scoop-shaped instrument with a long handle).
		Dilation alone may be performed to enlarge the passageway out of the uterus.
		The surgeon inserts metal dilators of progressively larger sizes into the cervix until it is open enough to permit the insertion of the surgical instruments.
	health.howstuffworks.com /define-dilation-and-curettage.htm (604 words)

	HON Mother & Child Glossary, Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
		Dilation and Curettage is where the the cervix is opened, or dilated, by using metal rods of increasing size.
		A thin metal rod called a sound is then inserted to determine the angle of the cervical canal and the depth of the uterus.
		The cervix is slowly dilated, using metal rods of increasing diameter up to about 1cm/½ inch.
	www.hon.ch /Dossier/MotherChild/common_procedures/dandc.html (306 words)

	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Glossary of Terms with Medical Definitions
		These are medical definitions of medical terms from the MedTerms.com medical dictionary that appear in the Dilation and Curettage (D&C) article.
		Curettage: The removal of growths or other material from the wall of a cavity or other surface, as with a curet.
		This is a very common gynecologic procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is expanded (dilated) so the cervical canal and endometrium (the uterine lining) can be scraped off with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curet or curette.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /dilation_and_curettage_dandc/glossary_em.htm (4606 words)

	Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
		Dilation and Curettage (DandC) is a common procedure performed in the United States.
		Dilatation is performed to open and widen the cervix (entrance to the uterus); curettage is used to sample the endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
		After the smallest dilator is used, successively larger ones are used to dilate the cervix.
	www.mbhs.org /healthgate/GetHGContent.aspx?token=9c315661-83b7-472d-a7ab-bc8582171f86&chunkiid=14802 (626 words)

	Dilation and Curettage to Complete Miscarriage
		Marjorie Greenfield, M.D. Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to empty your uterus after a miscarriage.
		Dilation (opening of the cervix) is required in miscarriages when the cervix has not yet opened.
		In miscarriage, curettage is performed with a suction curette, a sterile plastic tube that attaches to a vacuum machine.
	www.drspock.com /article/0,1510,4470,00.html (582 words)

	Dilation and curettage after miscarriage: When is it used? - OhioHealth
		Suction dilation and curettage — also called a D and C — is a minor surgical procedure in which your doctor widens (dilates) your cervix and gently suctions (aspirates) tissue from inside the uterus.
		Suction dilation and curettage is often used when an incomplete miscarriage has occurred, and some fetal or placental tissue remains inside the uterus.
		Complications resulting from a D and C are rare but may include damage to the connective tissue of the cervix or uterine wall, which may affect future pregnancies.
	www.ohiohealth.com /bodymayo.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=6&action=detail&ref=278&hr=Condition%20Guides&topic=Surgery&subtopic=General (276 words)

	Abortion: Some Medical Facts
		In this technique, the cervix is dilated or stretched to permit the insertion of a loop shaped steel knife.
		The body of the baby is cut into pieces and removed and the placenta is scraped off the uterine wall.
		] Blood loss from D and C, or "mechanical" curettage is greater than for suction aspiration, as is the likelihood of uterine perforation and infection.
	www.nrlc.org /abortion/ASMF/asmf5.html (87 words)

	Dilation and curettage - D&C
		Curettage of the uterus (womb) is the scraping of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium).
		The procedure is commonly known as dilation and curettage or DandC.
		This is usually done if the gynaecologist anticipates that the neck of the womb will be difficult to dilate or if the woman is very anxious or requests a general anaesthetic.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /health_advice/facts/curettage.htm (1081 words)

	Dilation and curettage - Definition, explanation
		Dilation and curettage is a gynaecological procedure performed on the female reproductive system.
		The procedure involves dilating the cervix and inserting instruments to clean out the lining of the uterus while the woman is under an anaesthetic.
		D&Cs are most commonly performed for the purposes of abortion or miscarriage, but these are far from the only reasons that a woman may require one.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/d/di/dilation_and_curettage.php (253 words)

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		Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Dilation and Curettage (D and C) (Dilatation and Curettage, DandC)
		A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a DandC, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix (lower, narrow part of the uterus) is dilated (expanded) so that the cervical canal and uterine lining (endometrium) can be scraped with a curette (spoon-shaped instrument) to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.
		The cervix will be dilated by inserting a series of thin rods.
	www.ecommunity.com /bariatric/index.aspx?pageid=P07772 (1736 words)

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