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HSG
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Uterus bordered by? | - Anteriorly: Urinary Bladder - Posteriorly: Rectosigmoid Colon |
| Common Uterus Position? | Commonly positioned in the midline of the true pelvis in an anteflexed position |
| Uterus Layers? (inner to outer layers) | 1. Endometrium (inner layer) 2. Myometrium 3. Serosa (outer layer) |
| 4 Segments of the fallopian tubes? (closest to uterus to farthest) | 1. Interstitial Segment (Cornu is where uterus and tubes meet) 2. Isthmus 3. Ampulla (makes up later 2/3 of tube length) 4. Infundibulum |
| Purpose of a hysterosalpingography (HSG)? | Demonstrates the uterine cavity and the patency of fallopian tubes |
| Clinical Indications? | 1. Infertility Assessment 2. Demonstration of intrauterine pathology 3. Evaluation of uterine tubes after tubal ligation or reconstructive surgery |
| Examples of intrauterine pathology | - Pelvic masses - Fistulas - Habitual spontaneous abortions - Congenital defects |
| Contraindications? | - Pregnancy - Pelvic inflammatory disease - Active uterine bleeding |