Step-by-Step Colposcopy, Cryosurgery and LEEP

A quick-reference guide to the basic principles of colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP



The book covers all aspects of colposcopic techniques in a concise manner. It is meant to be a quick reference, especially for those new to the technique. It includes step-by-step details of colposcopy, cryosurgery, and LEEP; sample forms for recording colposcopy findings; and procedure notes. An accompanying DVD has diagnosis-aiding photo images



Features:

Describes the basic principles of colposcopy and also provides details of cryosurgery and LEEP
Pattern descriptions supported by wonderful line diagrams and a range of actual colpophotographs are an ideal training resource
Clear description of the indications and contraindications for treatment and the special safety precautions required to maximize health gain with minimal side effects
An accompanying DVD has diagnosis-aiding photo images
Complete with procedure notes



Key features


Procedure notes






About the authors


B. Shakuntala Baliga, MD(AIIMS), FICOG, is Visiting Senior Consultant Gynecologist and Colposcopist at the Sagar Apollo Hospital, Apollo Clinics, and Gangothri Hospital in Bangalore, India.






Table of contents

1. Histological basis of colposcopy
2. Colposcopic terminology and interpretation of abnormal colposcopic findings of the cervix
3. Equipment, instruments, reagents and drugs for colposcopy
4. Step by step colposcopy of the cervix
5. Indications, interpretation of colposcopic findings, and step by step colposcopy of the vagina
6. Indications, interpretation of colposcopic findings, and step by step colposcopy of the vulva
7. Problems and errors in colposcopy
8. Management of women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
9. Cryosurgery in gynecologic practice
10. Step by step cryosurgery of the cervix
11. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) in gynecologic practice
12. Step by step loop electrosurgical procedure (LEEP) of the cervix
13. Decontamination, cleaning and sterlization of instruments and equipment in the colposcopy clinic.