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Visual tubal patency tests for tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (diagnostic). The objectives are as follows:

To determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of visual tubal patency tests (hysterosalpingography (HSG), sono-hysterosalpingography (sono-HSG), magnetic resonance hysterosalpingography (MR-HSG), and outpatient transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (THL)) for the diagnosis of tubal occlusion.

Secondary objectives

To determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of visual tubal patency tests (HSG, sono-HSG, MR-HSG, and outpatient THL) for the diagnosis of hydrosalpinx.

To evaluate heterogeneity with regards to population characteristics (population risk stratification) and index test characteristics (contrast media, technology, operator skills).

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Reproductive & sexual health > Infertility/subfertility > Diagnostic techniques

Reproductive & sexual health > Infertility/subfertility > Tubal blockage & adhesions

Published:

9 June 2022

Authors:

Tros R, Rosielle K, Koks C, Mijatovic V, Bongers MY, Mol BWJ, Wang R

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Tros R, Rosielle K, Koks C, Mijatovic V, Bongers MY, Mol BWJ, Wang R. Visual tubal patency tests for tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2022, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD014968. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD014968.