Transfundal transfer of embryos using ultrasound.
Ultrasonically guided transfer of embryos was performed transabdominally in 10 patients. The uterus was punctured by a 16-gauge needle with a stylet through a full urinary bladder. When the needle tip was in the uterine cavity the stylette was removed and a transfer catheter loaded with the embryos was inserted. No complications or technical difficulties were experienced. None of the patients became pregnant.
D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014599:Uterus / Q000601:surgery