Britannica
Sources used in this answer
How does salpingoscopy examine the fallopian tubes?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
infertility
Major structures and hormones involved in the initiation of pregnancy. Also seen, at right, is the development of an egg cell (ovum) from follicle to embryo.
Salpingoscopy is a direct medical procedure used to evaluate the fallopian tubes for abnormalities that may contribute to infertility.
Unlike hysterosalpingography, which uses dye and X-rays to check for tubal patency, salpingoscopy involves the introduction of a flexible fibre-optic instrument equipped with camera attachments into the abdominal cavity. This allows physicians to visually inspect the lining of the fallopian tube for subtle abnormalities. Based on the extent of the damage observed, clinicians assign a salpingoscopy score, which serves as a predictive indicator of the patient's ability to achieve pregnancy.1