The application of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial carcinomas

VernacularTitle:宫腔镜在早期子宫内膜癌诊断中的应用
Author: Hua DUAN ; Fuqing SUN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Hysteroscopy; Endometrial neoplasms/DI/TH
From: Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(8):1135-1139
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Hysteroscopy is an important method for early diagnosis of endometrial carcinomas,and is extensively used in clinic.Its unique advantages include intuitive,comprehensive,and accurate observation of the uterine cavity and orientating biopsy.It can compensate for shortcomings and disadvantages of traditional diagnostic methods such as dilatation,curettage,and ultrasound.However,during the hysteroscopy examination,malignant cells may disseminate into peritoneal cavity under the pressure of medium used for distention of the uterine cavity,and this dissemination of endometrial cancer cells may influence prognosis of endometrial carcinomas.These are the main limitation factors of hysteroscopy,which restricts its clinical application.This present article reviews advantages and problems of hysteroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial carcinomas.