Perurethral ultrasound-guided ovum pickup |
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Authors: | A. Wisanto P. Braeckmans M. Camus P. Devroey I. Khan C. Staesssen J. Smitz L. Van Waesberghe A. C. Van Steirteghem |
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Affiliation: | (1) Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Hospital Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium |
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Abstract: | Either a percutaneous-transvesical, a transvaginal, or a perurethral-transvesical approach can be used for oocyte recovery under ultrasound guidance in an in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer program. After having experienced these three different approaches in our program, we preferentially used the perurethral-transvesical approach as our routine technique for oocyte recovery under ultrasound guidance. We feel that this method is easier to perform and also carrier less risk for contamination. From January to December 1986, 186 oocyte retrievals under ultrasound guidance were performed. In 7 cases no oocytes were found despite normal ovarian stimulation. A total of 767 oocytes was collected; the fertilization rate was 71.8%. Forty pregnancies were achieved (21.5% per attempt or 27.7% per embryo replacement). Except for transient hematuria, no complications were observed. |
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Keywords: | oocyte recovery perurethral ultrasound |
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