{"paper_id":"37824e70-0cee-4b5e-9a8f-3d9afe661e02","body_text":"Abstract\nInfertility remains a problem of significant magnitude today. In that a major life function, the ability to biologically reproduce, is compromised, this disease represents a major disability to those affected. Moreover, significant secondary psychological trauma often results. Current surveys estimate that approximately 10% of the U.S. population suffer from infertility.1 One of the major etiologic factors in infertility is a pelvic abnormality resulting in tubal blockage. Tubal factor infertility is estimated to be present in 30–40% of women with infertility.2,3 Salpingitis, endometriosis, and postoperative adhesions remain the primary causes.3\nPreview\nUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nSauer MV. Investigation of the female pelvis. J Reprod Med 1993;38:269–276.\nWitt B. Pelvic factors and infertility. 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