Outcome of in vitro fertilization after transabdominal ultrasound-assisted embryo transfer with a full or empty bladder

Filomenamila Lorusso; Raffaella Depalo; Stefano Bettocchi; Margherita Vacca; Antonella Vimercati; Luigi Selvaggi

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.04.027

Outcome of in vitro fertilization after transabdominal ultrasound-assisted embryo transfer with a full or empty bladder

Fertil Steril. 2005 Oct;84(4):1046-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.04.027.

Authors

Filomenamila Lorusso¹, Raffaella Depalo, Stefano Bettocchi, Margherita Vacca, Antonella Vimercati, Luigi Selvaggi

Affiliation

¹ Department of General and Specialized Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.

PMID: 16213872
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.04.027

Abstract

The use of ultrasound guidance has proven to be a key factor in performing embryo transfer in a gentle and atraumatic manner. However, despite the lower incidence of brusque maneuvers, bladder distension has not shown any positive impact on the IVF success rate.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Adult
Analysis of Variance
Chi-Square Distribution
Embryo Transfer* / statistics & numerical data
Female
Fertilization in Vitro / methods*
Fertilization in Vitro / statistics & numerical data
Humans
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Quebec
Touch*
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging*