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D and C


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Alternate Names : Dilatation and Curettage, Uterus Scraping

Definition

D and C is a procedure to scrape and collect the tissue (endometrium) from inside the uterus.

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Uterine scraping (dilatation and curettage: D and C) is a fairly minor surgical procedure. The procedure may be performed in the hospital or in a clinic using general or local anesthesia.

The vaginal canal is held open by a speculum, and the opening to the uterus (cervix) may be anesthetized. The cervical canal is widened (dilated) using a metal rod, and a curette (a metal loop on the end of a long, thin handle) is then passed through the canal into the uterine cavity. The inner layer of the uterus (endometrium) is scraped away, and the tissue is collected for examination.

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• D and C: Expectations after Surgery
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• D and C: Risks
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Review Date : 1/30/2002
Reviewed By : Catherine S. Bradley, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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