What is the major complication of endometrial biopsy?

What is the major complication of endometrial biopsy?

Some possible complications may include: Bleeding. Pelvic infection. Puncture of the uterine wall with the biopsy device, which is rare.

What is the common complication following diagnostic hysteroscopy?

Uterine perforation is the commonest complication of hysteroscopic surgery. Uterus can be perforated during dilation or with hysteroscope.

What are the side effects of endometrial biopsy?

What are the risks associated with an endometrial biopsy?

  • bleeding for more than two days after the biopsy.
  • heavy bleeding.
  • fever or chills.
  • severe pain in the lower abdomen.
  • abnormal or unusual-smelling vaginal discharge.

Can a uterine biopsy cause damage?

While an endometrial biopsy is safe, there is a chance of bleeding and infection. The wall of your uterus could also get nicked by the tools used during the biopsy, but this is very rare. If you think you may be pregnant, make sure to tell your doctor ahead of time. The biopsy could cause you to miscarry.

Can endometrial biopsy wrong?

False-negative rates for office-based endometrial biopsy have been reported at more than 15% and d&c has up to an 11% false-negative rate for endometrial carcinoma. One study reported that endometrial biopsy had only a 43% sensitivity rate for detecting endometrial carcinoma.

What is the role of hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy in postmenopausal women?

Role of hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy to rule out endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding

What are the risks of hysteroscopy?

The incidence of serious complications in diagnostic hysteroscopy are very low at 0.012%. Problems include: failed procedure (<2%) – could be due to cervical stenosis, creation of a false passage, bleeding or gas bubbles anaesthetic problems.

How accurate is hysterectomy and endometrial biopsy?

Hysteroscopy, especially combined with endometrial biopsy, has high diagnostic accuracy.

What is a diagnostic hysteroscopy?

Among the methods used in endometrial disorder screening, diagnostic hysteroscopy is a simple procedure that can provide a good visualization of the whole uterine cavity without cervical dilation and usually without anesthesia.

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