title: Outcome of in vitro fertilization after transabdominal ultrasound-assisted embryo transfer with a full or empty bladder.
abstract: The use of ultrasound guidance has proven to be a key factor in performing embryo transfer in a gentle and atraumatic manner. However, despite the lower incidence of brusque maneuvers, bladder distension has not shown any positive impact on the IVF success rate.
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Specialized Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Filomenamila
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lorusso
authors.forename: Raffaella
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Depalo
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bettocchi
authors.forename: Margherita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vacca
authors.forename: Antonella
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vimercati
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Selvaggi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011792:Quebec; D014110:Touch; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*