Selective fallopian tube canalization

Infertility is an increasingly common problem. Occlusion of the fallopian tubes is one of the principal causes, and until recently surgery was the only available treatment. The success rate of surgery is often low, particularly with occlusion of the proximal tube. Selective fallopian tube canalizati...

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Published inAmerican family physician Vol. 43; no. 3; p. 889
Main Authors Moore, D E, Winfield, A C, Segars, Jr, J H, Herbert, 3rd, C M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1991
Subjects
Adult
Catheterization - instrumentation
Catheterization - methods
Dilatation - instrumentation
Fallopian Tube Diseases - complications
Fallopian Tube Diseases - therapy
Fallopian Tube Patency Tests
Female
Humans
Hysterosalpingography
Infertility, Female - etiology
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Summary:Infertility is an increasingly common problem. Occlusion of the fallopian tubes is one of the principal causes, and until recently surgery was the only available treatment. The success rate of surgery is often low, particularly with occlusion of the proximal tube. Selective fallopian tube canalization under fluoroscopic guidance has been successful in alleviating proximal tubal obstruction. This procedure may be performed in the outpatient setting and is a safe, cost-effective alternative to surgery.
ISSN:0002-838X