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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the causes of misdiagnosis in assessing tubal patency by transvaginal real-time three-dimensional hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy), in order to improve the diagnostic efficiency of TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy. METHODS A total of 162 oviducts of 83 infertility patients were examined by TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy. These results were compared with the gold standard for laparoscopic dye studies, and the misdiagnosed cases were analyzed. RESULTS TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy revealed that 68 oviducts were unobstructed and 94 obstructed. The results for the 144 oviducts were in line with the gold standard, while those for 18 oviducts were not. The accuracy rate of the TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy was 88.9%, and the misdiagnosis rate was 11.1%. The main causes of misdiagnosis included contrast medium countercurrent and diffusion, oviduct spasm, abnormal shape or position of the oviduct, pelvic adhesion, and poor imaging operation. CONCLUSION TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy can well-evaluate tubal patency, and understand and improve the cause of misdiagnosis. Furthermore, the diagnostic efficiency of TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy can still be further improved.
RESUMO OBJETIVO Este estudo tem como objetivo investigar as causas do diagnóstico equivocado na avaliação da patência tubária por meio da ultrassonografia de contraste histerosalpingo em tempo real transvaginal (TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy), a fim de melhorar a eficiência diagnóstica das TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy. MÉTODOS Um total de 162 ovidutos em 83 pacientes da infertilidade foi examinado por TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy. Esses resultados foram comparados com o padrão ouro para estudos de tintura laparoscópica, e os casos diagnosticados erroneamente foram analisados. RESULTADOS TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy revelaram que 68 ovidutos foram desobstruídos e 94 ovidutos foram obstruídos. Os resultados para os 144 ovidutos estavam em consonância com o padrão ouro, enquanto que aqueles para os 18 ovidutos, não. A taxa de acurácia do TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy foi de 88,9%, e a taxa de erro de diagnóstico foi de 11,1%. As principais causas de erro de diagnóstico incluíram contraponto e difusão do meio de contraste, espasmo do oviduto, forma ou posição anormal do oviduto, adesão pélvica e má operação de imagem. CONCLUSÃO TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy pode bem avaliar a patência tubária, e compreender e melhorar a causa do erro de diagnóstico. Além disso, a eficiência diagnóstica do TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy ainda pode ser melhorada.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Fallopian Tubes/diagnostic imaging , Infertility, Female/diagnostic imaging , Hysterosalpingography , Risk Factors , Endosonography , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Diagnostic Errors , Fallopian Tube Patency Tests/methods , Middle AgedABSTRACT
La asociación MURCS (Mullerian aplasia, Renal aplasia, Cervicothoracic Somite dysplasia) (OMIM%601076) hace referencia a un conjunto de anomalías congénitas, que sin ser debidas al azar, aparecen de forma concomitante en una persona. Se caracteriza por una aplasia Mülleriana, aplasia renal y displasia cérvico-torácica provocadas por alteraciones en los somitas correspondientes, es de etiología heterogénea. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 9 años de edad, que es diagnosticada con la asociación MURCS, por presentar agenesia uterina, hipoplasia y ectopia renal unilateral y malformación de la 5ta vértebra cervical. Se enfatiza en la importancia de la búsqueda activa de las otras anomalías diferentes a las Müllerianas para lograr el diagnóstico y realizar un manejo integral e interdisciplinario.
The MURCS association (Mullerian aplasia, renal aplasia, Cervicothoracic Somite dysplasia) (OMIM%601076) refers to a set of congenital abnormalities, without being due to chance, they appear concomitantly in a person. It is characterized by Müllerian aplasia, renal aplasia and cervicothoracic dysplasia caused by alterations in the corresponding somites. We describe a case report of a 9-year-old female, who is diagnosed with MURCS association, to present uterine agenesis, hypoplasia and unilateral renal ectopia and deformity of the 5th cervical vertebra. We emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary care, including a clinical geneticist in the care of patients with these characteristics.
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Humans , Female , Child , Spine/abnormalities , Abnormalities, Multiple/diagnostic imaging , Fallopian Tubes/abnormalities , Kidney/abnormalities , Spine/diagnostic imaging , Syndrome , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Radiography , Radionuclide Imaging , Fallopian Tubes/diagnostic imaging , Kidney/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
We present a case of 28-years-old female, presenting with acute right lower abdominal pain. She wasn't sexually active and in the absence of infection and hormonal treatment, with right side adnexal torsion due to hydrosalpinx
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Humans , Female , Fallopian Tube Diseases/diagnosis , Edema/pathology , Torsion Abnormality , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Fallopian Tubes/diagnostic imaging , Ovarian Cysts/diagnosisABSTRACT
Fifteen infertile women who required tubal passage evaluation by chromolaparoscopy were recruited. Those who had lower genital tract infection or abnormal uterine bleeding were excluded from the study. Transvaginal HyCoSy was performed during the first half of the menstrual cycle at least 24 hours prior to chromolaparoscopy. The results from both transvaginal HyCoSy and chromolaparoscopy were compared in assessing tubal patency and uterine pathology. A high correlation was noted regarding uterine examination using transvaginal HyCoSy compared with chromolaparoscopy (sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV were 91.7%, 33.3%, 84.6% and 50%, respectively). The correlation of the outcome between the two procedures in assessing tubal patency, when combining both tubes, was also high (sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV were 100%, 55.6%, 80% and 100%, respectively). The most common adverse event was only mild pelvic pain which did not necessitate any treatment. These preliminary results reveal the potential value of transvaginal HyCoSy as an alternative in infertility investigations. It seems to be as effective but less invasive than conventional chromolaparoscopy. The adverse events reported in this study relate more to the procedure (catheter insertion) rather than the trial substance.
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Adult , Endosonography/adverse effects , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Fallopian Tubes/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Infertility, Female/diagnosis , Laparoscopy/adverse effects , Sensitivity and SpecificityABSTRACT
A study of 20 married primarily infertile female patients, aged 22-30 years, without any other constitutional disease and with husbands having normal sperm counts, to determine the incidence of therapeutic opening of the fallopian tubes during hysterosalpingography. Hysterosalpingography was performed using water soluble contrast medium with an improved method of upto 3 consecutive injections during a single examination. In these patients fallopian tubes opened up on repeated injections of 10-20 ml of contrast medium. 20 patients were followed-up to monitor the incidence of conception. 25% conceived within the first three months of the procedure. 10% conceived in six months time. 35% of these started other medications, hence were excluded from the study. In 30% opening of the fallopians failed to yield any benefit. Study brings to light the therapeutic advantages of hysterosalpingography in addition to its known diagnostic value