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Improving visualization of the cervix during pelvic exams: A simulation using a physical model of the speculum and human vagina as a steppingstone to reducing disparities in gynecological cancers

Pelvic exams are frequently complicated by collapse of the lateral vaginal walls, obstructing the view of the cervix. To overcome this, physicians frequently repurpose a glove or a condom as a sheath placed over the speculum blades to retract the lateral vaginal walls. Despite their regular use in c...

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Autores principales: Yerrabelli, Rahul Sai, Palsgaard, Peggy K., Hojati, Ashkhan, Johnson, Amy J. Wagoner
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10522035/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37751425
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283145