What is salpingography
Salpingography refers to a method in which a relatively transparent drug is injected into the uterine opening of a woman and the fallopian tubes are examined through imaging techniques such as X-ray or CT. Salpingography can check whether the ovaries and fallopian tubes are normal and is one of the common examination methods for diagnosing female infertility.
Operation steps
1. Determine the examination time and preparation: The doctor will inform the patient of the examination time and matters needing attention, such as not eating before the examination.
2. Prepare equipment: Medical staff will prepare the required equipment, including contrast media, syringes, vaginal examiners, X-ray equipment, etc.
3. The examination begins: The doctor will first conduct a vaginal examination to ensure that the female reproductive organs are in normal condition, and inject some local anesthetic.
4. Inject contrast agent: The doctor will inject the contrast agent through a syringe, usually into the uterine opening.
5. Carry out X-ray and other imaging examinations: After completing the injection of contrast agent, medical staff will conduct X-ray and other imaging examinations to check the flow of contrast agent through the fallopian tube.
6. End of examination: After the examination is completed, the doctor will make a preliminary diagnosis based on the examination results and give relevant treatment plans and suggestions.
Notes
1. The syringe and contrast medium must be sterile, and doctors and medical staff must strictly abide by the operating procedures.
2. Injecting contrast media will cause a certain amount of pain and discomfort, so you need to be mentally prepared and cooperate with the doctor.
3. Women undergoing fallopian tube angiography should follow the doctor\’s advice and carry out preparations such as cleaning and taboos before the examination to ensure the examination effect and safety.
4. Women in early pregnancy or with other serious diseases should avoid undergoing fallopian tube imaging to avoid adverse effects on the body.
Follow-up notes
1. You can do some light activities after the examination and avoid strenuous exercise.
2. If symptoms of discomfort or elevated body temperature occur, you should seek medical treatment promptly and inform the doctor that a fallopian tube angiogram has been performed.
3. The examination results are divided into normal, abnormal and uncertain conditions, and further examination and treatment need to be carried out based on the doctor\’s advice.
Summary
Fallopian tube angiography is a very important diagnostic method for female infertility, but many aspects need to be paid attention to during the examination, especially the selection and operation of instruments and drugs must be cautious. At the same time, after the examination is completed, it is also necessary to follow the doctor\’s recommendations for relevant follow-up work and treatment to obtain better treatment results.
