Evaluation of tubal patency by transvaginal sonosalpingography.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate tubal patency by transvaginal sonosalpingography.


METHODS
Comparative study of transvaginal sonosalpingography with chromolaparoscopy in subjects with unknown tubal function.


METHODS
Outpatient infertility clinic at Zeynep Kamil Maternity Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.


METHODS
Forty-two cases of unknown tubal function with infertility complaints were included.


METHODS
Isotonic saline was injected into the uterine cavity through a catheter.


METHODS
Transvaginal sonosalpingography is a safe, easy, and cost-effective procedure for screening tubal status.


RESULTS
The results obtained from transvaginal sonosalpingography and laparoscopy were completely consistent for 29 cases (76.32%) and partially consistent for 8 cases (21.05%). Transvaginal sonosalpingography accurately showed patency in 26 patients and bilateral nonpatency in 3 patients.


CONCLUSIONS
Transvaginal sonosalpingography, with its accuracy and safety, is a promising screening and diagnostic technique in the evaluation of tubal patency on ambulatory basis.
Tüfekçi
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Zeynep Kamil Maternity Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Girit
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Bayirli
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Durmuşoğlu
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F
Yalti
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D000328:Adult; D005186:Fallopian Tube Patency Tests; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010146:Pain; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina