Initial experience of a new linear everting falloposcopy system in comparison with hysterosalpingography

1993

Objective To assess the endolumenal portion of the fallopian tube from ostium to fimbria using a specially designed linear everting catheter and microendoscope. The study compared falloposcopy results with those obtained with hysterosalpingography (HSG) in the same patients and explored the system's ability to classify internal tubal conditions. Design A prospective study of a new diagnostic technique, falloposcopy, versus conventional means of evaluating tubal status. Setting A tertiary university infertility center. Patients Eighteen infertile patients with a previous history of infertility of at least 2 years duration. Intervention Diagnostic falloposcopy was performed on a total of 31 t…