Sattiraju Krishna Sailaja, Katakdhond Shriraj
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 10;16(11):e73375. doi: 10.7759/cureus.73375. eCollection 2024 Nov.
This study aims to observe and report on the use of saline infusion sonography (SIS) to find out intrauterine and tubal factors in infertile/subfertile women, focusing on its diagnostic use, clinical advantages, and practical implications.
A prospective observational study was conducted involving 86 women presenting with subfertility and/or recurrent pregnancy loss in a tertiary care hospital. These participants were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria relevant to the study objectives. SIS was performed using B-mode ultrasonography and Doppler techniques, involving the instillation of saline transcervically into the cavity of the uterus. The procedure's use in evaluating uterine and tubal pathology was observed.
SIS demonstrated reasonable diagnostic use in detecting uterine anomalies, including polyps and leiomyomas. The technique also assessed tubal patency, though pinpointing the exact site of obstruction was challenging. The procedure was well-tolerated, with minimal discomfort reported by the patients.
The single-center design and limited sample size of the study are among its drawbacks, which could affect the generalizability of the findings of this research.
SIS is a valuable, minimally invasive diagnostic tool for assessing uterine and tubal factors in subfertile women. It offers high diagnostic value, low risk of complications, and improved patient comfort compared to traditional methods.
本研究旨在观察并报告盐水灌注超声检查(SIS)在查明不孕/亚生育女性的宫内和输卵管因素方面的应用,重点关注其诊断用途、临床优势及实际意义。
在一家三级医疗机构对86名患有亚生育和/或复发性流产的女性进行了一项前瞻性观察研究。这些参与者是根据与研究目标相关的纳入和排除标准选取的。SIS采用B型超声和多普勒技术进行,包括经宫颈向子宫腔内注入盐水。观察了该 procedure 在评估子宫和输卵管病变方面的应用情况。
SIS在检测子宫异常(包括息肉和肌瘤)方面显示出合理的诊断用途。该技术还评估了输卵管通畅情况,不过精确确定梗阻的确切部位具有挑战性。该 procedure 耐受性良好,患者报告的不适程度最小。
本研究的单中心设计和有限的样本量是其缺点之一,这可能会影响本研究结果的普遍性。
SIS是评估亚生育女性子宫和输卵管因素的一种有价值的、微创诊断工具。与传统方法相比,它具有较高的诊断价值、较低的并发症风险且能提高患者舒适度。