Ultrasound-guided hydrosalpinx aspiration during oocyte collection improves pregnancy outcome in IVF: a randomized controlled trial | Zendy

Nahed Hammadieh | Zendy; Arri Coomarasamy | Zendy; Bolanle Ola | Zendy; S. Papaioannou | Zendy; Masoud Afnan | Zendy; K. Sharif | Zendy

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Ultrasound-guided hydrosalpinx aspiration during oocyte collection improves pregnancy outcome in IVF: a randomized controlled trial

Author(s) -

Nahed Hammadieh,

Arri Coomarasamy,

Bolanle Ola,

S. Papaioannou,

Masoud Afnan,

K. Sharif

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

human reproduction

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446

H-Index - 226

eISSN - 1460-2350

pISSN - 0268-1161

DOI - 10.1093/humrep/den071

Subject(s) - hydrosalpinx , randomized controlled trial , medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , in vitro fertilisation , adverse effect , surgery , infertility , genetics , biology

Hydrosalpinges have adverse effects on IVF outcomes. Salpingectomy is effective in improving outcomes, but it is not always practical or safe. Ultrasound-guided aspiration of hydrosalpinges at oocyte collection is an option for those who develop hydrosalpinges during controlled ovarian stimulation; however, there is no randomized evidence to show whether this practice is effective.

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