Ultrasound-guided fallopian tube cannulation using Albunex
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D R Session1, J P Lerner, C K Tchen
1Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
Objective:
To test the role of transcervical fallopian tube catheterization under ultrasound (US) guidance using an ultrasound contrast agent.
Design:
Catheterization was performed under US guidance in a patient with bilateral proximal tubal obstruction.
Setting:
This study is a case report.
Patient(S):
Proximal tubal obstruction had been diagnosed on previous roentgenogram hysterosalpingography.
Intervention(S):
Salpingography and tubal cannulation.
Main Outcome Measure(S):
Tubal patency was assessed using Albunex (Mallinckrodt Medical, St. Louis, MO) enhanced US.
Result(S):
Transvaginal catheterization was successful in achieving tubal patency.
Conclusion(S):
This catheterization technique should be investigated for possible use in the treatment of proximally obstructed tubes.
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