Ultrasound-guided fallopian tube cannulation using Albunex.
OBJECTIVE
To test the role of transcervical fallopian tube catheterization under ultrasound (US) guidance using an ultrasound contrast agent.


METHODS
Catheterization was performed under US guidance in a patient with bilateral proximal tubal obstruction.


METHODS
This study is a case report.


METHODS
Proximal tubal obstruction had been diagnosed on previous roentgenogram hysterosalpingography.


METHODS
Salpingography and tubal cannulation.


METHODS
Tubal patency was assessed using Albunex (Mallinckrodt Medical, St. Louis, MO) enhanced US.


RESULTS
Transvaginal catheterization was successful in achieving tubal patency.


CONCLUSIONS
This catheterization technique should be investigated for possible use in the treatment of proximally obstructed tubes.
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
Lerner
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JP
Tchen
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Kelly
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D000328:Adult; D000418:Albumins; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000418:Albumins; C060687:Albunex; D003287:Contrast Media