Abstract
1. Fallopian tube catheterization is a simple extension of conventional hysterosalpingography with use of angiographic technique and angiographic equipment. 2. The procedure substantially improves diagnosis of fallopian tube disease and helped 59 of 66 (89%) patients avoid surgery for diagnosis and/or treatment of proximal fallopian tube obstruction. 3. The catheterization technique also has promising potential for nonsurgical treatment of infertility caused by proximal fallopian tube obstruction. In a mean follow up of 3.5 months, 10 of 52 (19%) women with patent tubes after the procedure became pregnant. For a final evaluation of the therapeutic effectiveness of the procedure, however, more experience will be needed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Recent advances in interventional radiology and new vascular imaging |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the International Symposium of Interventional Radiology and New Vascular Imaging ICS813 |
Editors | K. Hiramatsu, E. Zeitler, P. Rossi |
Publisher | Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. |
Pages | 89-95 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Print) | 044481096X, 9780444810960 |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | The International Symposium of Interventional Radiology and New Vascular Imaging - Hakone, JAPAN Duration: May 12 1988 → May 14 1988 |
Conference
Conference | The International Symposium of Interventional Radiology and New Vascular Imaging |
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City | Hakone, JAPAN |
Period | 5/12/88 → 5/14/88 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine