Echohysterosalpingography: new diagnostic possibilities with S HU 450 Echovist

The use of a new sonography contrast medium (Echovist Shering SH U 450) is evaluated in this paper. This new method offers the possibility of investigating both the uterine cavity and the tubes representing an easy screening method for infertility and other gynecological problems. The possibility of examining the patient using ultrasound gives us the possibility of avoiding X-ray exposure (necessary for HSG) or general anaesthesia (required for laparoscopy). Our data is still insufficient in order to make a definite conclusion on the absolute replacement of HSG and, sometime, of laparoscopy with this method.