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The Fallopian Tube: Physiology and Pathology

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Infertility

Part of the book series: Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology ((CPOG))

Abstract

The importance of the fallopian tube in reproduction has been recognized almost from the time this organ was first described as a distinct anatomic entity. Despite early and continuing insight and interest in the function of the fallopian tube and in the consequence of its malfunction, successful clinical management of the “tubal factor” in involuntary female infertility remains an important but all too often elusive goal. Because at present we do not possess the means with which to measure objectively and accurately a single physiological function of teh fallopian tube, treatment of the tubal factor is undertaken in the absence of knowledge regarding its functional status and is aimed primarily, if not exclusively, toward reestablishing patency, That infertility can persist in concert with restored patency underlines the complexity of this organ and the need to restore its function if fertility is to follow.

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Eddy, C.A. (1984). The Fallopian Tube: Physiology and Pathology. In: Aiman, J. (eds) Infertility. Clinical Perspectives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8265-2_9

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