Gamete intrafallopian transfer. An overview.
Gamete intrafallopian transfer involves a direct transfer of both human gametes, sperm and oocytes, into the fallopian tube. Since the first report of a successful pregnancy following the use of this technique by Asch et al in 1984, its role in the treatment of infertile women with patent tubes has been established. Recent data demonstrate a 34.4% clinical pregnancy rate, with the highest pregnancy rate achieved in infertile women due to endometriosis or unexplained infertility.
Abramovici
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Dirnfeld
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Bornstein
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Lissak
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Gonen
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