hydrotubation

hydrotubation

 [hi″dro-too-ba´shun] introduction of saline solution into the fallopian tube; saline solution containing dye is used in determining patency of the tube, and saline solution containing hydrocortisone followed by chymotrypsin is used in maintaining patency after salpingostomy.

hy·dro·tu·ba·tion

(hī'drō-tū-bā'shŭn), Injection of a liquid medication or saline solution through the cervix into the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes for dilation and/or treatment of the tubes.

hy·dro·tu·ba·tion

(hī'drō-tū-bā'shŭn) Injection of a liquid medication or saline solution through the cervix into the uterine cavity and uterine tubes for dilation or treatment of the tubes.