Radiological diagnosis and management of proximal fallopian tube obstruction.
Fluoroscopically guided transcervical fallopian tube catheterization is a valuable technique in the management of infertility, being applicable to occlusion of the proximal fallopian tube. It was first described in the literature in 1987. Our experience is discussed. Modifications to the usual technique are explained. The procedure has had a poor initial acceptance in Australia, but should replace tubal surgery or in vitro fertilization in a group of patients.
Livsey
R J
RJ
Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae Public Hospitals, South Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology; D015641:Radiography, Interventional