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Puncture procedures utilizing transvaginal ultrasonic guidance.

I E Timor-Tritsch1, D B Peisner, A Monteagudo

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Ultrasound, Sloane Hospital for Women, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, New York 10032, USA.

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology : the Official Journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Transvaginal sonography enables ultrasound-guided vaginal puncture procedures with a low complication rate. This minimally invasive technique avoids abdominal surgery and improves pregnancy outcomes, particularly in multifetal gestations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic surgery
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Transvaginal sonography is a valuable imaging tool.
  • Ultrasound guidance enhances the precision of gynecologic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transvaginal ultrasound-guided puncture procedures.
  • To detail various applications of this minimally invasive technique.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 102 transvaginal ultrasound-guided puncture procedures.
  • Detailed description of fetal reductions, ectopic pregnancy punctures, pelvic drainage, ovarian cyst punctures, culdocenteses, and cervical pregnancy injections.

Main Results:

  • A total of 102 procedures were performed with only one complication.

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  • Successful outcomes were achieved across diverse gynecologic indications.
  • Ultrasound guidance allowed for real-time imaging and precise intervention.

    • Conclusions:

    • Transvaginal ultrasound-guided puncture is a safe and effective minimally invasive approach.
    • It offers advantages such as real-time imaging, low complication rates, and avoidance of abdominal surgery.
    • This technique can lead to improved pregnancy outcomes, especially in cases of multifetal gestation reduction.