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A multicenter study comparing two endometrial sampling devices--Medscand Endorette and Pipelle de Cornier
B Moberger1, S Nilsson, S Palmstierna
1Department of Women and Child Health, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|September 18, 1998
Summary
The Medscand Endorette device collected more adequate endometrial tissue samples than the Pipelle de Cornier. Both endometrial sampling devices showed similar results for patient discomfort and bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Medical Devices
- Diagnostic Procedures
Background:
- Endometrial biopsy is crucial for diagnosing gynecological conditions.
- Evaluating the efficacy of endometrial sampling devices is essential for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the Medscand Endorette and Pipelle de Cornier endometrial sampling devices.
- Assessment focused on tissue collection ability, diagnostic accuracy, and patient-reported side effects.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, multi-center, cross-over study involving 152 women requiring endometrial biopsy.
- Each patient underwent sampling with both devices in a randomized order.
- Statistical analysis utilized McNemar's chi-squared test for pairwise comparisons.
Main Results:
- Successful sampling was achieved in 95% of participants (145/152).
- No significant differences were observed in patient discomfort or post-procedure bleeding between the two devices.
- The Medscand Endorette demonstrated a superior capacity for collecting adequate endometrial tissue samples, particularly in women over 55 years old.
Conclusions:
- The Medscand Endorette is a preferred endometrial sampling device due to its enhanced capacity for obtaining adequate tissue samples.
- This finding is significant for improving diagnostic yield in endometrial evaluations.