Treatment of obstruction of the fallopian tubes by catheterization in Türkiye

Treating fallopian tube blockage without surgery and using catheters, this technique is the most advanced technique, where recovery is fast and without side effects, and this process is called tubal cannulation

Catheterization of fallopian tube obstruction

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant and your doctor says it’s due to blocked fallopian tubes, a procedure called tubal cannulation may be right for you.

Unlike fallopian tube surgery, the doctor does not have to make any cuts on the body. You don’t usually need to stay overnight in the hospital after the operation.

What happens during the treatment of obstruction of the fallopian tubes with catheters?

Your doctor inserts a tube through your vagina called a catheter, which is guided by a wire. Ultrasound or x-rays during the procedure help the doctor find the correct location and open the blocked area using a balloon attached to the catheter or with a wire.

The “tubal cannulation” procedure can be started immediately after a procedure called “hysterosalpingography”, where the doctor washes the rest of the contrast dyes through the catheter to locate the fallopian tube blockage.

You may or may not get anesthesia during the procedure. Your doctor may give you a mild sedative to help you relax.

Is the treatment right for me?

You should only do this if the imaging test clearly shows a blockage in one or both fallopian tubes. The procedure is most successful when the blockage is in the part of the tube closest to your uterus. This is called a “ proximal tubal obstruction. ”

If an imaging test shows a blockage, some doctors recommend catheterization of the fallopian tubes first before any expensive fertility procedures such as in vitro fertilization.

For which of the cases is the treatment of obstruction of the fallopian tubes with catheters inappropriate?

Catheterization of fallopian tube blockage may not be recommended if you have it

• Severe scarring of the fallopian tubes
• Genital tuberculosis and some other infections
• Previous surgery on the fallopian tube 
• Severe obstruction that is difficult for the catheter to pass through
• Severe damage to the fallopian tubes
• Distal obstruction, which occurs in an area of ​​the fallopian tube far from the uterus

The procedure may fail or not work as well if you have: 

• Blockage in the narrowest part of the fallopian tube called the “isthmus”
• Inflammation of the fallopian tube
• Acute trumpet disease

procedure risks

The procedure for catheterization of the fallopian tubes (tubal cannulation) must be performed by a doctor who is well trained in this procedure. Potential risks include:

• The doctor is not sure of the work of the fallopian tube
• A rupture in the fallopian tube wall
• Peritonitis, a life-threatening infection of the tissues covering the abdominal organs.

What do you expect after doing the treatment?

This procedure makes pregnancy possible for many women. Your chances of getting pregnant depend on the following:

• the appropriate action to be performed
• site of obstruction
• The cause of the blockage

If catheterization of the fallopian tubes isn’t right for you because you have severe fallopian tube disease, you may want to consider other infertility treatments such as IVF and embryo transfer.

Treatment of blocked fallopian tubes in Türkiye without surgery

If you want to do this procedure in Türkiye, or you do not even know the cause of your infertility, please contact REHABTÜRK doctors and ask for medical advice and the approximate cost of the operation.

How can I book for Fallopian tube blockage treatment in Türkiye?

• Free medical support on the phone: You will have a dedicated representative for your health condition who is always ready to answer your questions.
• Free consultation with a specialist doctor: Your medical representative will consult with a number of doctors and hospitals to find the best possible treatments.
• Free travel visa arrangement: We will contact the embassy in your country to assist you in obtaining a visa to visit Türkiye.
• Free itinerary planning: We will create a schedule for your medical trip to Türkiye.
• Free translation of documents and reports: We will translate medical documents and reports into Turkish on your behalf.
• Free support and monitoring: We will monitor the stages of treatment and be by your side every step of the way.
• Free instant translation: We will be with you during the treatment stages to provide translation between you and the medical team.
• Free accommodation and transportation coordination: We will book accommodation for you and your companions in Türkiye, along with transportation services.

Contact REHABTÜRK doctors for more information about the procedure and to evaluate your medical condition.

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