Visual tubal patency tests for tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx (Protocol)

Objectives This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (diagnostic). The objectives are as follows: To determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of visual tubal patency tests (hysterosalpingography (HSG), sonohysterosalpingography (sono-HSG), magnetic resonance hysterosalpingography (MR-HSG), and outpatient transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (THL)) for the diagnosis of tubal occlusion. Secondary objectives To determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of visual tubal patency tests (HSG, sono-HSG, MR-HSG, and outpatient THL) for the diagnosis of hydrosalpinx. To evaluate heterogeneity with regards to population characteristics (population risk stratification) and index test characteristics (contrast media, technology, operator skills).

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The objective of this study is to determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of visual tubal patency tests for the diagnosis of tubal occlusion and hydrosalpinx, and evaluate the heterogeneity in population characteristics and index test characteristics.