title: A new approach to gamete intra-fallopian transfer via hysteroscopy.
abstract: This study describes the technique and results of a new approach for the hysteroscopic catheterization of the Fallopian tube in order to transfer gametes (hysteroscopic GIFT). Ovarian stimulation was started on 51 patients. Three cycles were cancelled because of a failure of ovarian response. Forty-eight patients underwent hysteroscopic GIFT utilizing a technique completely different, easier, faster and more precise than that previously reported. Fourteen pregnancies were achieved (29.2%) of which five are ongoing, six patients have delivered and three have aborted. No ectopic pregnancies were observed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Bologna, Ospedale S. Orsola, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Seracchioli
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Maccolini
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Porcu
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ciotti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cattoli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fabbri
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Flamigni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization; D005187:Fallopian Tubes; D005260:Female; D015181:Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D008183:Luteal Phase; D011247:Pregnancy