Colposcopy

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Pap_smear
gptkbp:cookingMethod avoid intercourse before procedure
avoid vaginal medications before procedure
gptkbp:detects gptkb:cancer
HPV infection
precancerous lesions
gptkbp:duration 10-20 minutes
gptkbp:field gynecology
gptkbp:followedBy biopsy (if abnormal area found)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colposcopy
gptkbp:indication unexplained vaginal bleeding
cervical dysplasia
abnormal Pap smear
gptkbp:instrument colposcope
gptkbp:inventedBy 1925
Hans Hinselmann
gptkbp:mayInclude biopsy
gptkbp:performedBy gynecologist
gptkbp:riskFactor bleeding
infection
mild discomfort
gptkbp:usedFor examination of cervix
examination of vagina
examination of vulva
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gynecologist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6