title: Effect of delayed versus immediate embryo transfer catheter removal on pregnancy outcomes during fresh cycles.
abstract: A retrospective study was performed to determine whether the timing of embryo transfer catheter removal effects pregnancy rates in fresh, day 3 IVF cycles. Two hundred eighteen patients were evaluated, and no difference was noted between delayed versus immediate catheter removal techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Julie M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sroga
authors.forename: Christopher P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Montville
authors.forename: Mira
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aubuchon
authors.forename: Daniel B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D054315:Oocyte Retrieval / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors