Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) using Echovist®-200 in the outpatient investigation of infertility patients

British Journal of Radiology - Tập 69 Số 826 - Trang 910-913 - 1996
Gubby Ayida1, Patricia Harris2, Stephen Kennedy1, Mourad W. Seif2, D. Barlow1, P. Chamberlain1
1Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oxford Radcliffe Hospital , Oxford OX3 9DU
2University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Withington Hospital , Manchester M20 2LR, UK

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Abstract This study describes the introduction of hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) as a first line outpatient investigation of uterine and tubal factors in two fertility units. 136 infertile women had transvaginal scanning before and during the intrauterine injection of contrast medium (Echovist®-200). HyCoSy was successfully completed in 132 cases (97%) within a mean time of 12.6 ± 8.4 (4–50) min. The uterus and its cavity appeared normal in 108 (82%) women. Uterine abnormalities in the remaining 24 women (18%) included structural abnormality (n = 7), fibroids (n = 12) and endometrial polyps (n = 5). A total of 261 fallopian tubes in 132 women were assessed: 186 (71%) appeared patent and 55 (21%) blocked. The remaining 20 (8%) could not be assessed for technical reasons. Polycystic ovaries and ovarian cysts were diagnosed in eight women. The most common adverse effect was mild/moderate pain, similar to period pain, with 24 (18%) women requiring simple analgesia. HyCoSy is a simple and well tolerated outpatient procedure. The technique provides clinically valuable information about tubal patency, ovarian and uterine abnormalities.

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British Journal of Radiology

Tập 69 Số 826

910-913

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