[Second look laparoscopy after fallopian tube perforation with the tubal endoscope].
In recent years, falloposcopic, visualization of the tubal lumen has become a topic of great interest. The development of a linear everting catheter system (Imagyn Medical Inc., Laguna Niguel, Calif., USA) allows cannulation of the fallopian tubes without exerting shear forces upon the tubal epithelium. We report the findings of a second-look laparoscopy after accidental tubal perforation at falloposcopy. Second-look laparoscopy was performed in a patient 6 months after tubal perforation with the falloposcope and no adhesions or signs of inflammation could be detected. On chromopertubation, no tubal fistula was found to be present. Two months after treatment, the patient got pregnant spontaneously. Pregnancy and delivery were without any complications. We conclude that technique of falloposcopy provides a safe access to the endotubal lumen. Even a perforation created by the microendoscope does not appear to be associated with any long-term complications.
Wenzl
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Abteilung für Gynäkologische Endokrinologie und Sterilitätstherapie, Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde, Wien, Osterreich.
Lehner
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R
Kiss
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H
Jirecek
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S
Huber
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JC
D000328:Adult; D019723:Endoscopes; D005186:Fallopian Tube Patency Tests; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012086:Reoperation