title: Utility of the 24-hour delay hysterosalpingogram film.
abstract: Controversy exists regarding the ideal contrast media for hysterosalpingography. A unique property of oil-base contrast media is the availability of a 24-hour delay radiograph for further assessment of tubal patency and adhesions. A review was undertaken of the delay films in 131 cases performed by use of oil-base contrast media with subsequent surgical confirmation of pelvic findings. A 97% predictive accuracy was achieved with regard to distal obstruction and a 79% accuracy with regard to pelvic adhesions. Objective criteria for the evaluation of 24-hour delay hysterogram films were developed and are illustrated.
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D004998:Ethiodized Oil; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D004998:Ethiodized Oil