Endometrial hyperplasia is an overgrowth of endometrial glands, with different shapes and sizes, which causes increased endometrial thickness. There is a higher proportion in the gland/stromal ratio than observed in […]
The endocervical canal is lined by columnar epithelium on a basement membrane. There are also endocervical glands, and its extension is influenced by age, parity and hormonal status. The Squamous […]
Osseous metaplasia is a rare condition in which there is a transformation of the normal endometrial tissue into bone. It is an uncommon clinical finding with an incidence of 0,3/1000 […]
The fallopian tubes measure between 7 and 14 cm in length. They are composed of three layers: mucous, muscular and serous layer. The mucosal layer is located directly under the […]
Hysteroscopic endometrial embryo delivery (HEED) is a beneficial technique in increasing clinical pregnancy rates, especially in patients with repeated failed IVF-ET attempts. Due to the objective and replicable nature of […]
Sometimes the healing process of the cesarean section scar is incomplete, with a disruption of the myometrium. In the literature there are several names used for this “gap”, being the […]
In hysteroscopic surgery, endometrial priming is key to the success of the intervention. Performing hysteroscopy in secretory phase of the menstrual cycle can significantly affect vision, making difficult the intervention […]
Recto-vaginal deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue, muscle hyperplasia and fibrosis of more than 5 mm in depth located on the rectovaginal septum. The […]
This book presents all uterine, cervical and vaginal anomalies in a systematic way and the new ESHRE/ESGE classification system utilised for their categorization. In addition, their embryogenesis and etiology are […]
How to treat cesarean scar defect by hysteroscopy Dr. Luis Alonso Pacheco The hysteroscopic surgical isthmocele correction technique consists of four steps following Gubbini’s recommendation. As previously mentioned, the difference […]
The concept of placental polyp (retained products of conception) refers to the presence of placental, or deciduous fetal remains, retained into the uterine cavity after an abortion, vaginal delivery […]
Hysteroscopy: Office Evaluation and Management of the Uterine Cavity, presents authoritative indepth coverage of hysteroscopy, a quick in-office procedure for an accurate diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding, uterine adhesions, foreign […]
Arteriovenous fistulas or uterine arteriovenous malformation constitute a very rare and potentially serious pathology due to the abnormal bleeding that originates in the anomalous communications between arteries and veins They […]
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) represents the most common indication for hysteroscopic myomectomy. In fact, submucosal myomas are associated with abnormal uterine bleeding more than intramural and subserosal fibroids, presumably due […]
