A new approach to gamete intra-fallopian transfer via hysteroscopy.
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.
Seracchioli
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R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Bologna, Ospedale S. Orsola, Italy.
Maccolini
A
A
Porcu
E
E
Ciotti
P
P
Cattoli
M
M
Fabbri
R
R
Flamigni
C
C
D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization; D005187:Fallopian Tubes; D005260:Female; D015181:Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D008183:Luteal Phase; D011247:Pregnancy