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Selective fallopian tube cannulation: initial experience in an infertile population.

J H Segars1, C M Herbert, D E Moore

  • 1Center for Fertility and Reproductive Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37232.

Fertility and Sterility
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Selective fallopian tube cannulation successfully opened blocked tubes in most patients. This procedure may offer an alternative to surgery for infertility caused by tubal occlusion.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive medicine
  • Gynecologic surgery

Background:

  • Proximal tubal occlusion is a cause of female infertility.
  • Microsurgical tubal anastomosis is a current treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of selective fallopian tube cannulation for proximal tubal occlusion.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 19 patients with proximal tubal occlusion.
  • Attempted cannulation of 30 fallopian tubes.

Main Results:

  • Successful cannulation was achieved in 73% (22/30) of attempted tubes.
  • Fallopian tube patency was maintained in 62% (5/8) of cases at 3-6 months follow-up.

Conclusions:

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  • Selective fallopian tube cannulation is a viable option for treating proximal tubal occlusion.
  • This technique may serve as an alternative to microsurgical tubal anastomosis in select patients.