[Radiologically-guided hysterosalpingography and tubal catheterization].
Radiological exploration of hypofertility by means of hysterosalpingography is a method still valid but no longer sufficient. Tubal catheterization has thus become a necessary complementary exam in order to eliminate the pseudo-obturations of hysterosalpingography and, in case of proximal tubal obstructions, to obtain pregnancies. The conditions for the realization of hysteroalpingography and tubal catheterization are hereby described, with emphasis on the rigorous technique that is required together with careful listening to the patients.
Schemoul
G
G
Hôpital privé Armand-Brillard, 94130 Nogent-sur-Marne, France. gilles.schemoul@wanadoo.fr
Silvera
S
S
Augui
J
J
Legman
P
P
Vignaux
O
O
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography / Q000379:methods*; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*