Fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32004000696
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire is safe enough for use, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 The efficacy of the procedure in improving the chance of pregnancy is impossible to gauge from available research.
1.3 Clinicians wishing to undertake fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire should take the following actions: - Ensure that patients understand the uncertainty about the procedures efficacy and provide them with clear written information. Use of the Institute's Information for the Public is recommended. - Audit and review clinical outcomes including pregnancy rates of all patients having fallopian tube recanalisation by guidewire.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/cms/ip/ipcat.aspx?c=56791
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Infertility, Female
- Fallopian Tubes
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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