Valle R F, Sciarra J J
Fertil Steril. 1979 Dec;32(6):619-32. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)44408-0.
During the past century hysteroscopy has developed into a highly sophisticated and effective technique with increasing applicability. Hysteroscopic instruments have been refined with fiberoptics, allowing light to be introduced into the uterine cavity with high intensity but without danger of thermal injury. Safe methods for uterine distention provide an undistorted panoramic view of the uterine cavity. As a diagnostic technique, hysteroscopy affords accuracy in detecting intrauterine conditions which may not be revealed by traditional methods of exploration. As an operative technique, hysteroscopy increases the precision of surgery and minimizes trauma to the endometrial lining, and may, on some occasions, preclude major surgical intervention. In addition, hysterscopy is potentially useful for female sterilization and offers promise as an investigative tool for studies of the intratubal milieu.
在过去的一个世纪里，宫腔镜检查已发展成为一种高度精密且有效的技术，其适用性不断增加。宫腔镜器械通过光纤得到了改进，使得光线能够以高强度引入子宫腔，而不会有热损伤的危险。安全的子宫扩张方法能提供子宫腔无失真的全景视图。作为一种诊断技术，宫腔镜检查在检测传统探查方法可能无法发现的子宫内情况时具有准确性。作为一种手术技术，宫腔镜检查提高了手术的精确性，并将对子宫内膜的创伤降至最低，而且在某些情况下，可能避免进行大型手术干预。此外，宫腔镜检查在女性绝育方面可能有用，并有望作为研究输卵管内环境的一种调查工具。
