Monthly Archives November 2005

Endometriosis and Laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is the most common surgical procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of Endometriosis.
A Laparoscopy is a relatively minor operation when used purely for diagnosis. It is when additional surgical treatment for Endometriosis is performed during a Laparoscopy that the procedure becomes more invasive and would be defined as major surgery.
The procedure is usually done [...]

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Hysterosalpingography

What is hysterosalpingography?
Hysterosalpingography is a contrast x-ray taken of the oviducts (Fallopian tubes) and uterus (the womb). Another names for the procedure include hysterogram, uterography, uterotubography, and uterosalpingography.
What is hysterosalpingography used for?
Hysterosalpingography is useful in the diagnosis of:
Ectopic Pregnancy
Infertility
Blockage of the Fallopian tube(s) [prevents passage of the egg through the Fallopian tube as it [...]

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