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Re: Cystoscopy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 23:45:12 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Matt wrote: >
>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?

Matt

Sometimes the pt is asleep or anesthetized.

--
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.






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