culdocentesis; colpocentesis

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Introduction

Aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Indications

Contraindications

Clinical significance

Notes

More general terms

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 396-397
  2. Medline Plus: Culdocentesis http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003919.htm
  3. Medscape: Culdocentesis http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/83097-overview
  4. Culdocentesis vs. Colpocentesis http://www.supercoder.com/articles/articles-alerts/oca/reader-questions-culdocentesis-vs.-colpocentesis/