Gynecologic Surgery Glossary
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uterine dehiscence
Partial separation of a uterine scar, typically from previous cesarean section, without complete rupture.
intraperitoneal chemotherapy
Administration of chemotherapeutic agents directly into the peritoneal cavity for treatment of ovarian cancer.
McCrea-Marshall syndrome
A rare condition involving vaginal agenesis with functional uterine tissue, requiring specialized surgical management.
pelvic inflammatory disease
Infection of the female upper genital tract, often requiring surgical intervention when conservative treatment fails.
peritoneal cytology
Laboratory analysis of fluid collected from the peritoneal cavity to detect malignant cells. Important staging procedure...
peritoneal washing
Diagnostic procedure involving irrigation of the peritoneal cavity to collect fluid for cytological examination.