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 …

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 …

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 …

May 4, 2022 · Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. It typically starts in the heart's main …

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. …

Oct 14, 2023 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

May 4, 2022 · Treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy depends on the causes. The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms, improve blood flow and prevent further heart damage. …

Nov 1, 2025 · Description Ophthalmic phenylephrine in strengths of 2.5 and 10% is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to …