title: Saline infusion sonohysterogram as initial investigation of the endometrium and uterine cavity.
abstract: The results of 54 consecutive saline infusion sonohysterograms (SIS) are presented. Sonohysterogram, in conjunction with Pipelle endometrial sampling, was found to be a reliable and accurate method of initial investigation of the endometrium and uterine cavity with good correlation with other methods of investigation. It was well tolerated in an outpatient setting, saved two out of three of the women from needing a hysteroscopy and curettage, and yielded information beyond that available from hysteroscopy and curettage.
authors.affiliation: Kirwan Hospital for Women, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kraus
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Boston
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D019160:Endosonography / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride