Quality Health Travel for Dilation & Currettage
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is expanded (dilated) so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be removed with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curet or curette.
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| Suggested Location: | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Estimated Cost: | THB. 30,000 – 40,000 |
| Estimated Stay: | OPD – 1 Day |
| Time zone: | GMT +7 |
| Local Currency | Thai Baht (THB) |
| Travel time from UK | 12 hours |
| Travel time from USA | 16 hours |
| Travel time from Australia | 6 hours |
The procedure is performed for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, this surgery is done in order to help determine the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. It can also be done to help determine the degree of abnormality of the endometrium in cases of cancer or pre-cancerous cells that are detected by an in-office biopsy. D&C is also sometimes necessary to remove tissue after a miscarriage.
Why is a D&C done?
In general, a D&C is used to help determine the health of the uterine lining or to remove abnormal tissue. Occasionally, the procedure can correct some of the problems in the uterus such as polyps, scar tissue, or tissue overgrowth.
What are reasons not to perform a D&C?
There are very few contraindications to D&C. Generally if a patient is too ill to undergo surgery, then she should probably not have this procedure. Furthermore, if the patient is unable to move her legs apart, such as with severe arthritis in the hips, the surgeon may not be able to perform the procedure since it requires enough movement of the legs to accommodate a speculum and the surgeon. If the patient is pregnant or thinks that she could be pregnant, she should not have the operation unless the D&C is for the purpose of an abortion.
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