Hydrosalpinx is the most severe manifestation of the tubal disease that is found in 10-30% of couples presenting with infertility. In addition to being responsible for infertility, hydrosalpinx has a detrimental effect on the outcome of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The current article gives an overview of all treatment modalities for this disorder. Hydrosalpinx is the condition in which a woman's fallopian tube becomes distally blocked with serous or clear fluid. Surgical intervention such as salpingectomy or tubal occlusion before IVF improves the outcome of IVF, but these procedures are often contraindicated in women with dense pelvic adhesions.
Therefore, it is necessary to search for minimally invasive alternative therapies. Treatment and Management 1. Salpingectomy Salpingectomy involves surgical removal of a fallopian tube. Advantages : As chronically infected tissue is removed…
