Colposcopy

The colposcopy, also called vaginoscopy, is a gynecological examination method, which was developed in 1925 by Hans Hinselmann. In this case, the gynecologist cervix or vulva viewed with a magnifying lens ( eg 30 -fold), the colposcope. Has an important meaning colposcopy in the early detection of cancer, such as in cervical cancer. With the colposcope can basically every available surface are considered ( dermatoscopy, Mamilloskopie, size replica, Vulvoskopie etc.). In addition, the colposcope also acts as an operating microscope (for B.bei laser surgery). For the important documentation can be created using the colposcope photos and videos, what follow-up studies and discussions (including via Internet ) has a meaning.

The research efforts are underway to supplement the colposcopy by the high-resolution optical coherence tomography. This tissue changes ( several millimeters ) can also be visualized in depth.