Hysterosalpingography, or HSG, is an X-ray test to outline the internal shape of the uterus and show whether the fallopian tubes are blocked. In HSG, a thin tube is threaded through the vagina and cervix. A substance known as contrast material is injected into the uterus.

What is Hysterosalpingosonography?

Hysterosalpingosonography has been suggested as a less invasive alternative to hysterosalpingography for detecting tubal occlusion among subfertile women. We aim to determine the diagnostic accuracy of hysterosalpingosonography and to compare it to hysterosalpingography.

What is the medical definition for hysterosalpingography?

Hysterosalpingography is a special x-ray using dye to look at the womb (uterus) and fallopian tubes.

What is Hssg?

A hysterosalpingography is a type of X-ray that looks at a woman’s uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes (structures that transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus). This type of X-ray uses a contrast material so that the uterus and fallopian tubes show up clearly on the X-ray images.

What are the complications of HSG?

What are the risks and complications of HSG?

• Infection – The most common serious problem with HSG is pelvic infection.
• Fainting – Rarely, the woman may get light-headed during or shortly after the procedure.
• Radiation Exposure – Radiation exposure from an HSG is very low, less than with a kidney or bowel study.

What is peritoneal spill?

Peritoneal spillage provides an idea about the uterine contour and peritoneal adhesions. It is an easy, safe and useful procedure with favourable outcomes [4].

What is normal hysterosalpingogram?

A hysterosalpingogram or HSG is an x-ray procedure used to see whether the fallopian tubes are patent (open) and if the inside of the uterus (uterine cavity) is normal. HSG is an outpatient procedure that usually takes less than 5 minutes to perform.

What does Venoclysis mean?

n. the continuous infusion into a vein of saline or other solution.

What does Colpopexy mean?

Colpopexy: The use of stitches to bring a displaced vagina back into position against the abdominal wall.