Invention of a new Lin soft outer sheath as a continuous flow system for diagnostic flexible hysteroscopy

Abstract Objectives This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed Lin soft outer sheath that is used as a continuous flow system for outpatient flexible hysteroscopy. Materials and methods Diagnostic hysteroscopy was performed in 134 patients who presented to our center with uterine...

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Published inGynecology and minimally invasive therapy Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 87 - 90
Main Authors Lin, Bao-Liang, Chin, Hsuan, Ookouchi, Midori, Takeda, Takashi, Suzuki, Takeshi, Ueno, Kazunori, Iwata, Sokichi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.08.2015
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
continuous flow
flexible hysteroscopy
Obstetrics and Gynecology
uterine bleeding
continuous flow
uterine bleeding
flexible hysteroscopy
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Summary:Abstract Objectives This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed Lin soft outer sheath that is used as a continuous flow system for outpatient flexible hysteroscopy. Materials and methods Diagnostic hysteroscopy was performed in 134 patients who presented to our center with uterine bleeding over the 25-month study period. The flexible hysteroscope was equipped with a Lin soft outer sheath. Results Hysteroscope insertion failure was observed in six cases of, i.e., an insertion failure rate of 4.5%. Out of the other 128 women, accurate diagnosis of four patients could not be made because of intrauterine blood clots, i.e., a success rate of 92.5%. No complication, except postprocedure bleeding for a few days, was encountered. Conclusion The new Lin soft outer sheath is effective as a continuous flow system for outpatient flexible hysteroscopy.
ISSN:2213-3070
DOI:10.1016/j.gmit.2015.01.007