Includes bibliographical references and index.

Instrumentation in office hysteroscopy: rigid hysteroscopy / Stefano Bettocchi, Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, and Oronzo Ceci -- Instrumentation in office hysteroscopy: flexible hysteroscopy / Linda D. Bradley -- Indications and contraindications for office hysteroscopy / Linda D. Bradley -- Informed consent for hysteroscopy / Ruth M. Farrell -- Maintenance of equipment for hysteroscopy / Linda D. Bradley and Sandra Fluharty -- Response of the uterus to medication: hysteroscopic implications / Sejal Dharia Patel -- Imaging the uterus and uterine cavity / Daniel M. Breitkopf -- Presurgical evaluation of the enlarged uterus / Linda D. Bradley and Brenda Andrews -- Abnormal uterine bleeding and hemostatic disorders / Andrea S. Lukes -- Investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal women / Linda D. Bradley -- Investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding in postmenopausal women / Linda D. Bradley -- Evaluation of the patient for uterine fibroid embolization / Linda D. Bradley -- The role of hysteroscopy in infertility / Marjan Attaran, Jeffery M. Goldberg, and Tommaso Falcone - - Hysteroscopy for evaluating and treating recurrent pregnancy loss / Steven F. Palter -- Office management of abnormal uterine bleeding: levonorgestrel intrauterine system / Linda D. Bradley -- Analgesia and anesthesia for office hysteroscopy and hysteroscopic procedures / Teresa E. Dews -- Hysteroscopic sterilization / Linda D. Bradley -- Endometrial ablation / Linda D. Bradley -- Hysteroscopic resection of myomas and polyps / Linda D. Bradley -- Complications of hysteroscopic surgery / Jonathan Emery and Tommaso Falcone -- Assessing hysteroscopic skills: a practical approach / Amy VanBlaricom -- Credentialing in hysteroscopic surgery / Andrew I. Brill.

This new text presents authoritative in-depth coverage of hysteroscopy, a quick in-office procedure for an accurate diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding, uterine adhesions, foreign bodies, uterine structural defects, anatomic defects, and infertility. More than 380 full-color images provide a real-life practice perspective of the conditions often encountered, and a bonus DVD features 3 hours of video clips that demonstrate hysteroscopic procedures performed, step-by-step. This procedure enables you to take a direct view of any pathology, without the risk of radiation exposure, and decreases the chances of uterine perforation. Chapters encompass a full range of clinical considerations, including instrumentation, imaging, complications, and endometrial ablation. Includes a bonus DVD with 64 video clips3 hours of footagethat demonstrates how to properly perform hysteroscopy techniques, step-by- step. Offers expert guidance on endometrial ablation, a frequent office procedure used to diagnose and treat abnormal bleeding. Features a color design with more than 380 full-color images that highlight techniques and equip you with a real-life practice perspective.

System requirements for accompanying DVD : for Windows.

System requirements for accompanying DVD : for Macintosh.