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Re: HSG using baloon catheter?

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:04:37 -0600 (CST)


Mosrt balloon catheters are small enough to allow a pretty good view of the uterine cavity.

At Mon, 11 Mar 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I read from one site that if an HSG is done using a baloon catheter
>(instead of the traditional tube style? I forgot) the result only gives
>you information about whether tubes are open; it will not give you any
>information about uterine cavity. Is this right? And why is it? I had
>an HSG done and on the x-ray picture my tubes and uterus are clean. But
>since this was done using a baloon catheter should I think my uterus is
>also ok?
>Thanks very much for clearing my mind!

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.




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