Culdocentesis

Culdocentesis
Culdocentesis
Intervention

Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Pouch of Douglas labeled at bottom right.)
ICD-9-CM 70.0

Culdocentesis refers to the extraction of fluid from the rectouterine pouch[1] posterior to the vagina through a needle. It can be one diagnostic technique used in identifying pelvic inflammatory disease (if purulent fluid is extracted) and ectopic pregnancy.[2]

The Rectouterine Pouch is often reached through the posterior fornix of the vagina. The process of creating the hole is called "colpotomy" if a scalpel incision is made to drain the fluid rather than using a needle.

See also

References

  1. ^ "culdocentesis" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  2. ^ Herd AM, Sokal J (October 2001). "Case report: atypical ectopic pregnancy and culdocentesis. Still a valuable emergency medicine procedure". Can Fam Physician 47: 2057–8, 2061. PMC 2018441. PMID 11723600. http://www.cfp.ca/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=11723600. 

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v · d · eFemale genital surgical and other procedures (gynecological surgery) (ICD-9-CM V3 65-71, ICD-10-PCS 0U)
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