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Culdoscopy using an optical cannula
1Minimally Invasive Therapy Unit and Endoscopy Training Centre, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom.
Objective:
To describe a technique for inserting an endoscope through the posterior vaginal fornix under direct vision using an optical cannula.
Design:
Prospective case study.
Setting:
University Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Patient(S):
Patients with infertility referred for investigation in secondary care.
Intervention(S):
Insertion of culdoscope using an optical cannula.
Main Outcome Measure(S):
Successful introduction of the culdoscope.
Result(S):
Sixteen of 20 patients had successful introduction of the optical cannula. There were no reported complications.
Conclusion(S):
Insertion of a culdoscope into the cul-de-sac can be done under visual control and this may reduce the risks of complications associated with blind insertion using a modified Veress needle.