Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) using Echovist-200 in the outpatient investigation of infertility patients

G Ayida, Gubby Ayida, Patricia Harris, P Harris, Stephen Kennedy, S Kennedy, Mourad W. Seif, M. Seif, D. Barlow, P. Chamberlain
The British journal of radiology · 1996 · vol. 69(826) , pp. 910–913 · doi:10.1259/0007-1285-69-826-910 · PMID:9038525 · W2092647483
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This study evaluated hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) in 136 infertile women, finding it a successful, well-tolerated outpatient procedure providing valuable information on uterine, tubal, and ovarian abnormalities.

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This study describes the introduction of hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (HyCoSy) as a first line outpatient investigation of uterine and tubal factors in two fertility units. 136 infertile women had transvaginal scanning before and during the intrauterine injection of contrast medium (Echovist-200). HyCoSy was successfully completed in 132 cases (97%) within a mean time of 12.6 +/- 8.4 (4-50) min. The uterus and its cavity appeared normal in 108 (82%) women. Uterine abnormalities in the remaining 24 women (18%) included structural abnormality (n = 7), fibroids (n = 12) and endometrial polyps (n = 5). A total of 261 fallopian tubes in 132 women were assessed: 186 (71%) appeared patent and 55 (21%) blocked. The remaining 20 (8%) could not be assessed for technical reasons. Polycystic ovaries and ovarian cysts were diagnosed in eight women. The most common adverse effect was mild/moderate pain, similar to period pain, with 24 (18%) women requiring simple analgesia. HyCoSy is a simple and well tolerated outpatient procedure. The technique provides clinically valuable information about tubal patency, ovarian and uterine abnormalities.

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infertility

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Ambulatory Care Contrast Media Infertility, Female Polysaccharides Contrast Media Contrast Media Female Humans Infertility, Female Polysaccharides Polysaccharides Ultrasonography Ultrasonography

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