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Hysterosalpingography

Hysterosalpingography. Alicia McFarland Radiology Period 7. Procedure. A speculum is inserted into the vagina A catheter is then inserted into the cervix Contrast material is injected into the uterine cavity through the catheter Fluoroscopic images are then taken.

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Hysterosalpingography

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  1. Hysterosalpingography Alicia McFarland Radiology Period 7

  2. Procedure • A speculum is inserted into the vagina • A catheter is then inserted into the cervix • Contrast material is injected into the uterine cavity through the catheter • Fluoroscopic images are then taken

  3. Uses of Hysterosaplingography • Most commonly used to evaluate patients with difficulty becoming pregnant or with frequent miscarriages • Used to evaluate uterine abnormalities • Congenital uterine anomalies • Fibroids or tumor masses • Adhesions • Used to evaluate tubal patency • Following tubal ligation reversal procedure • Following pelvic inflammatory disease

  4. Risks and Benefits • Minimally invasive procedure with rare complications • Can provide valuable information regarding infertility or problems carrying a fetus to term • Minimal exposure to radiation • Effective radiation dose ~ 1 mSv (comparable to average amount of background radiation over 4 mo) • Should not be performed if patient is pregnant at the time of the procedure

  5. Normal Hysterosalpingogram

  6. Normal Hysterosalpingogram

  7. Normal Hysterosalpingogram

  8. Abnormal Hysterosalpingogram

  9. Abnormal Hysterosalpingogram

  10. Abnormal Hysterosalpingogram

  11. Abnormal Hysterosalpingogram

  12. Abnormal Hysterosalpingogram

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