Endoscopy of the tube (tuboscopy): its prognostic value compared with hysterosalpingography

Henry-Suchet, J; Loffredo, V.; Tesquier, L; Pez, J. P.

doi:10.1007/978-94-011-7621-7_31

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“…Furthermore, falloposcopy predicts 84% of cases thought to be abnormal by salpingoscopy. These data are in keeping with both salpingoscopic (Henry-Suchet et al, 1985;De Bruyne et al, 1989;Marana et al, 1990) and falloposcopic (Menashe et al, 1993) appearances being predictive of outcome. Although falloposcopy does not always provide a panoramic view of the ampulla or reach the fimbriated end of the oviduct, it would appear that the images obtained are representative of the overall condition of the ampullary canal.…”

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Comparison of ampullary assessment by falloposcopy and salpingoscopy

Scudamore

Dunphy²,

Bowman

et al. 1994

Human Reproduction

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The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast falloposcopic and salpingoscopic ampullary assessments in a series of 20 women undergoing tubal microsurgery for distal tubal or peritubal disease. Four women had an extrinsic cause for their peritubal adhesions, and would have been expected to exhibit a normal oviductal canal. All of the falloposcopic examinations were performed as an outpatient procedure. Salpingoscopic examinations were undertaken at the time of microsurgery. The endoscopic examinations were undertaken by two clinicians, who were blinded to each other's assessments and to the indication for surgery. Of the 31 Fallopian tubes which were examined, 24 were found to be abnormal by salpingoscopy and 23 were found to be abnormal by falloposcopy. Total score and scores for epithelial appearance, vascularity, intraluminal adhesions and dilatation were found to be significantly associated. Furthermore, falloposcopy predicted salpingoscopic status correctly in 84% of cases. These data suggest that falloposcopy is a useful method of assessing ampullary condition.

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Comparison of ampullary assessment by falloposcopy and salpingoscopy

Scudamore

Dunphy²,

Bowman

et al. 1994

Human Reproduction

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“…Examination of the fimbria and serosal surfaces of the fallopian tube at laparotomy or laparoscopy provides a basis for prediction of eventual pregnancy outcome. Intraluminal tubal examination provides additional information, not identifiable by external examination alone, that can improve the ability to predict the initiation of pregnancy and its eventual outcome (5)(6)(7). Furthermore, identification of intraluminal pathology may identify candidates for surgical treatment and/or allow identification of women who are at low probability for establishment of a viable pregnancy (8 -11), thereby allowing them to pursue other options including assisted reproductive technologies or adoption.…”

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“…Rabbits were randomized into six groups: [1] catheterization of one fallopian tube with a VS catheter (Conceptus, San Carlos, CA), [2] catheterization as in group 1, followed by removal of the falloposcopy wire and placement of a falloposcope (Conceptus), [3] catheterization as in group 1 but using a cage catheter (Conceptus) instead of the straight catheter, [4] catheterization as in group 3, followed by removal of the guide wire and placement of a falloposcope, and [5] rabbits with tubal perforation, and [6] control animals (no surgery done). Randomized assignment to group 6 was performed just before anesthesia for catheterization; group 6 animals thus underwent no surgery.…”

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Effects of cornual catheterization on uterotubal histology and function

Diamond

Leach

Ginsburg

et al. 2005

Fertility and Sterility

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“…However, damage to the mucosa, such as damage to a large percentage of the ciliated surface, incidence of abnormal ciliated and secretory cells, denudation of patches of mucosa, and inflammatory mucosal adhesions, likewise impact fertility outcome. Salpingoscopy and falloposcopy can identify such mucosal lesions (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). Mucosal biopsies assessing the percentage of damage to ciliated surface, incidence of abnormal ciliated and secretory cells, as well as inflammatory mucosal adhesions between folds allow computation of biopsy scores, which have shown to be of great value for fertility prognosis (2).…”

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