Nov 7, 2023 · Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Health care professionals perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine …

Jan 25, 2025 · Whether eye dilation during an exam is necessary depends on the reason for your exam, your age, your overall health and your risk of eye diseases. The eye drops used for dilation cause …

Cervical effacement and dilation During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens. The medical term for this is dilation. The cervix also thins out. The medical term for this is effacement. Dilation and …

Feb 3, 2024 · 刮宫术（D&C）是一种从子宫内移除组织的医疗程序。医疗护理专业人员通过刮宫术诊断和治疗某些子宫状况（如大出血），或在流产或人工流产后清除子宫内膜。 在刮宫术中，医生使用小 …

Dec 23, 2025 · Widening, called dilation. This starts with a tiny wire put through the urethra and into the bladder. Larger and larger dilators pass over the wire to increase the size of the opening of the …

Nov 27, 2024 · Overview Aortic root surgery is a treatment for an enlarged section of the aorta, also called an aortic aneurysm. The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the …

Jul 19, 2024 · Pneumatic dilation. During this outpatient procedure, a balloon is inserted into the center of the esophageal sphincter and inflated to enlarge the opening. Pneumatic dilation may need to be …

Jul 17, 2021 · Narrator: Dilation requires time and privacy. Plan ahead so you have a private area at home or at work. Be sure to have your dilators, a mirror, water-based lubricant and towels available. …

Dec 1, 2025 · Description Atropine sulfate eye drops is used to dilate the pupil before eye exams. It is also used to treat an eye condition called amblyopia (lazy eyes) and other eye conditions (eg, …

During a dilation and curettage procedure, also called D&C, a vaginal speculum is used to hold the walls of the vagina apart. Then a series of rods of increasing thickness, called dilators, are inserted to …