Free autologous graft of fimbria to ampulla with subsequent oviductal function in the rabbit.
To test the hypothesis that a free, nonvascularized graft of fimbria would retain structure and function, fimbriae were transplanted autologously in 17 rabbits. Subsequently, the transplanted fimbrial tissue survived, with patency in almost all the animals, was capable of transporting surrogate cumulus oophorus but had reduced ovum capture capability. That the transplanted rabbit fimbria retains a degree of structure and function suggests that the technique warrants an investigation in women.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, University Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
D000818:Animals; D002923:Cilia; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D009865:Oocytes; D011817:Rabbits; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*