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The Sion test.

G N Allahbadia1, Y V Nalawade, V D Patkar

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, L.T.M. Medical College, L.T.M. General Hospital, Sion, Bombay, India.

The Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|February 1, 1992
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The Sion Test, a transvaginal sonography technique, effectively screens for Fallopian tube patency in infertility investigations. It offers a convenient, in-office option for initial assessment before more invasive procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Assessing Fallopian tube patency is crucial in infertility investigations.
  • Traditional methods like hysterosalpingography, laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy can be invasive or costly.
  • There is a need for accessible, non-invasive screening tools in gynecology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of transvaginal sonography, termed The Sion Test, as a screening tool for Fallopian tube patency.
  • To compare the accuracy of The Sion Test with established methods like laparoscopy and hysterosalpingography.

Main Methods:

  • Transvaginal sonography was employed to assess Fallopian tube patency, including a comprehensive pelvic scan.
  • The Sion Test was performed in an outpatient gynecologist's office setting.

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  • A cohort of 50 infertile patients underwent The Sion Test followed by diagnostic laparoscopy and hysterosalpingography for comparison.

    • Main Results:

    • The Sion Test demonstrated excellent accuracy as a screening technique for evaluating tubal patency.
    • The study compared the diagnostic accuracy of The Sion Test against laparoscopy and hysterosalpingography.
    • Results indicate The Sion Test's potential as a valuable initial step in infertility workups.

    Conclusions:

    • Transvaginal sonography, as The Sion Test, is a promising and effective screening method for Fallopian tube patency.
    • The Sion Test can be integrated into routine gynecological examinations for infertility investigations.
    • This technique offers a less invasive and more accessible alternative for initial tubal patency assessment.