A new sign to determine the incision line in the treatment of septate uterus
We noticed a blue-line in the endometrial cavity between the tubal ostiae after injection of methylene blue (to determine tubal patency). We have seen this “blue-line” even in cases with normal or unicornuate uterus and/or in cases with patent or occluded fallopian tubes(Picture 1). So the be...st explanation of this finding may be the high speed jet or turbulence of dye in the top or the deepest part of endometrial cavity. We simply postulated that the zone which holds the methylene blue is the zone where the flashing dye strikes vertically over there and the dye penatrates into the endometrial epithelium and glands. We used this line as a guide that shows midline during operative hysteroscopy ( especially in cases with septate uterus) and we don’t ecxatly know reason why it occurs. It is necessary to perform histologic, molecular or clinical studies on this subject. It may have a multifactorial aetiology. We performed a prospective case control study and will publish it soon after when we get the results.
This video in 30 seconds
This video presents a blue-line sign observed in the endometrial cavity after methylene blue injection for tubal patency testing, proposed as a guide to the midline during operative hysteroscopy for a septate uterus. The authors explain their hypothesis about dye turbulence and penetration, note the finding also appears in normal and unicornuate uterus cases, and state that further histologic and clinical study is needed.
Key points
- Describes a blue line seen between the tubal ostiae after methylene blue injection
- Explains the line was also seen with normal or unicornuate uterus and patent or occluded tubes
- Presents the authors' hypothesis about dye jet turbulence at the top of the cavity
- Shows the line used as a midline guide during operative hysteroscopy for septate uterus
- Notes the cause is not established and further study is described as necessary
Video Overview
This video presents “A new sign to determine the incision line in the treatment of septate uterus” — We noticed a blue-line in the endometrial cavity between the tubal ostiae after injection of methylene blue (to determine tubal patency). We have seen this “blue-line” even in cases with normal or unicornuate uterus and/or in cases. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
From our Gynecology collection: Pelvic exams, Pap smears, IUD insertion, hysteroscopy and women's health procedures explained step by step. Browse all Gynecology videos →
Educational content only — not a substitute for professional medical advice.
SORT BY-
Top Comments
-
Latest comments