Gynecological speculum

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1993-06-18

1995-02-28

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 9, 606197, A61B 130, A61M 2900

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active

053927648

ABSTRACT:
A gynecological speculum for insertion through a vaginal orifice into a vaginal cavity for performing medical examinations or surgical procedures. The gynecological speculum comprises a tubular section having an open insertion end and an open user end and an interior surface and an exterior surface. A projection is provided on the exterior surface to engage the vaginal orifice and retain the speculum within the vaginal cavity after insertion. In a preferred embodiment, the tubular section tapers outwardly from the open insertion end to the open user end. In an alternative embodiment, a vacuum tube is connected to the tubular section for a evacuating the vaginal cavity by suction during medical proceedings.

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