Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a common procedure in gynecology practice. It is both surgical and diagnostic procedure performed by gynecologists. Following article focuses on the basics of D&C. Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a common gynecological procedure which involves dilation of a cervix and removal of endometrium with the help of special instrumentation. D&C procedure is primarily used for two purposes.
Surgical purpose : The clinical indications in detail are as follows: Treatment of incomplete, inevitable, missed, septic, and induced abortions. Initial treatment of molar pregnancies Temporary management of women with prolonged or excessive vaginal bleeding unresponsive to hormonal therapy. Suction curettage (without dilation) may be used to manage postpartum hemorrhage due to retained products of conception. Diagnostic purpose : the D&C can be utilized for Non-diagnostic…
