[Proximal tubal recanalization by endoluminal laser probe. I. Anatomic results in the female rat]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 1992;21(2):143-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

To evaluate the cicatrization of the uterine horn after the recanalization by endoluminal laser probe, 50 white female rats of Wistar's race have been separated into two groups. The group 1 (nb = 10) had for aim to validated the procedure of obstruction. In group 2 (nb = 40), we performed the recanalization six weeks after the obstruction. Histologic samples were obtained 48 hours, 3 weeks and 6 weeks after treatment. In group 1, we found a complete obstruction in 70% of the cases, and a tight stenosis in 30% of the cases. In group 2, at 48 hour's control after the treatment by laser, we found a drill hole with a blackened look without parietal sequel in 80% of the cases. At 6 week's control, we found a normal lumen with a regeneration of the epithelioma in 85% of the cases. For energy deposition under 30 Joules, we found good results in 95% of the cases. Above 30 Joules, we always found bad results (5 cases on 5).

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cicatrix / epidemiology
  • Cicatrix / etiology*
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / surgery*
  • Female
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Laser Therapy / instrumentation
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred Strains
  • Wound Healing