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D&C-dilation and curettage, is one there are others done for various reasons, such as a UFE, or sometimes just a biopsy requires "scraping"
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What procedure is done if you have miscarriage?
A D&C, Dilation and Curettage, which is a procedure to scrape the uterus.
What is uterine curettings?
It is actually uterine curettage, and it is an instrument used to scrape out the contents of the lining of the uterus. This procedure is used to evacuate the uterus after incomplete abortion, to remove growths, such as polyps, and to obtain specimens for use in diagnosis.
What is a Dilation and Curettage test?
It is a surgical method to clean out a uterus after a miscarriage, to perform an abortion past 9 weeks or to remove tumors. The cervix is dilated and the tool used to scrape the uterus wall is called a Curette.
What does DC mean in the event of a miscarriage?
I think you may be referring to "D and C," which means "Dilation and Curettage." It is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus. Dilation is a widening of the cervix to allow instruments into the uterus and curettage is the scraping of the contents of the uterus. The procedure has a number of uses including the removal of tissue after a miscarriage. For more information, go to: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12190-1.asp
What is abrasion of the uterus called?
An abrasion of the uterus doesn't have a special name. It can be caused by an endometrial ablation procedure which is a procedure that destroys the lining of the uterus.
Surgical instrument used to scrape bone?
Dermabrasion - surgical procedure to scrape away tissue
What surgery uses a spoon like instrument to scrape tissue?
Dermabrasion - surgical procedure to scrape away tissue
What will be do after miscarriage?
The doctor will check afterwards if the uterus is empty and if it is not they will either give you medication to induce cramps or scrape the uterus. If not, you can get infections. If everything is out though they will not do anything.
Removal of uterus or womb?
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus). Hope It Helps
What is in involved in a dc?
Usually done as an outpatient procedure, under anestesia, the doctor uses an instrument to scrape inside the uterus to remove the remaining fetal tissue. After the procedure there may be mild bleeding and cramping for a few days. Plus, the emotional roller coaster of pregnancy and loss continues with even more emotions.
Can you have a baby with a scraped uterius?
The uterus is like a very flexible muscular bottle. As the baby decends it is possible for limbs etc to scape against the inside. However the inside of the uterus is heavily padded with a plush layer of blood vessels, mucus and birth water. This padding protects the uterus the same way bubble pack protects contents of a package. If you mean that you've had a procedure done to scrape the uterus for various reasons then yes, you can. The lining of the uterus is scraped away but grows back just like it does every month when you get your period.
What is a historectomy?
A hysterectomy is the removal of a woman's uterus/womb.
