Ultrasound-guided fallopian tube cannulation using Albunex.

OBJECTIVE

To test the role of transcervical fallopian tube catheterization under ultrasound (US) guidance using an ultrasound contrast agent.

DESIGN

Catheterization was performed under US guidance in a patient with bilateral proximal tubal obstruction.

SETTING

This study is a case report.

PATIENT(S): Proximal tubal obstruction had been diagnosed on previous roentgenogram hysterosalpingography.

INTERVENTION(S): Salpingography and tubal cannulation.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Tubal patency was assessed using Albunex (Mallinckrodt Medical, St. Louis, MO) enhanced US.

RESULT(S): Transvaginal catheterization was successful in achieving tubal patency.

CONCLUSION(S): This catheterization technique should be investigated for possible use in the treatment of proximally obstructed tubes.