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Re: CystoscopyFrom: Matt (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 30 Jun 2001 21:20:13 -0500 (CDT)
At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: > >At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Matt wrote: >> >>I just recently found this forum while doing some research on >>cystoscopy. My girlfriend is due to have one very soon and I was >>wondering if someone out there could answer some questions for me >>relating to the procedure >> >>Will I be allowed in the room when the procedure is performed? >>What type of instruments are used? >>Someone told me on another forum that something called a spreader is >>used to hold the vagina open while the procedure takes place, is this >>true? >>Does any gynecological preparation need to be done, ie pelvic exam, >>before hand? >> >>Thanks you in advance to anyone who can answer my questions and could >>you also please reply to my email address as well >>Thanks >Matt > >I doubt you will be present. >Cystoscope is used. >I doubt anything is put into the vagina. >No gyn prep done. >Now if a gynecologist is doing the cysto, he may do more pelvic >evaluation than if a urologist is doing the procedure. > >-- >William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG >Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth >Private Practice >New Orleans, La. > >*Please understand I can not respond to private emails. > >*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are >not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified >health care provider. They are not intended to be the start >of a physician-patient relationship. > William, do you mind me asking why you doubt I will be allowed to be present during the procedure?
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