THERAPEUTIC ROLE OF HSG IN TUBAL BLOCKAGE AND SURGICAL INTERVENTION: A REVIEW

Authors

  • Rupali Selukar
  • Vrushalee Dodke
  • Dr. Trushna Tembhekar

Abstract

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an x-ray procedure which generally used to check tubular blockage. HSG is considered as an outpatient procedure which can be performed in quick period of time. Generally it is performed after the menstrual period ends but before starting ovulation process. In this procedure woman under examination is positioned under a fluoroscope on a table and X-Ray imager take pictures during the study. Patient’s uterus examined by placing speculum in vagina, cervix is cleaned, a device termed as cannula is placed into the cervix and uterus filled with a liquid containing iodine through the cannula. This fluid is observable by X-Ray and contrast seen as white on the image. The contour of the uterus can be seen as the liquid moves from the cannula to uterus and through the fallopian tubes. Contrast enters the tubes covering the length of the tubes and spill out at the open ends of tube. If abnormalities are present inside the uterine cavity then fluid movement get disrupted which can be observed by x-ray imaging. Therefore this technique considered as a useful technique to detect tubular blockage and provides essential information before conducting surgical interventions.

Key-Words: Hysterosalpingogram, HSG, Gynecology, X- Ray, Contrast

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2021-09-29