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• TITLE: Retrograde Dye Test for the Assessment of Tubal Patency in a Virgin: A Case Report and Review of Literature

  AUTHORS: A. O. Ojabo, A. A. Adesiyun, Amina Mohammed-Durosinlorun, M. Maanongun, P. O. Eka, S. K. Hembah-Hilekaan

  KEYWORDS: Tubal Patency Assessment, Retrograde Dye Test, Myomectomy, Virginity

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.8 No.4, April 23, 2018

  ABSTRACT: Background: Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) and Laparoscopy and dye tests for tubal assessment for a virgin who places high premium on her virginity could be challenging. Routine HSG may result in loss or damage to the hymen and loss of virginity. Aim: The aim of the procedure of retrograde dye test was explored to see the possibility of assessing tubal patency during laparotomy. Case Presentation: At laparotomy and after myomectomy in a 32 year old virgin, a moderate sized Wilkinson’s cannula was gently inserted at the fimbrial end of the both tubes and 50mls of dilute Methylene-Blue solution was injected in each tube at a time to see whether the dye will appear at the vagina introitus. There was no resistance to flow of the dye in both tubes. Inspection of the vaginal introitus revealed a gush of dye flowing through it as the dye was introduced through each tube confirming the patency of both tubes. Conclusion: Retrograde dye test at the time of abdominal procedures like myomectomy, pelvic adhesiolysis and excision of endometriotic cyst can be cost effective. This procedure is also useful in assessing tubal patency for women who undergo laparotomy and also wish to preserve their virginity.