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Hysterosalpingography (HSG) has become an important initial investigation in patients who present with infertility or other endometrial/tubal problems. This chapter predominantly deals with HSG as the initial screening procedure for an intrauterine adhesion or Asherman’s workup with emphasis on procedural details and image interpretation. The correct procedural technique and image interpretation of HSG play an important role in efficient patient management. It also briefly addresses the ultrasound extension of HSG–sono HSG and its advantages over HSG.
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Ghonge, N.P., Ghonge, S.D., Singhal, A.A. (2021). Role of Hysterosalpingography (HSG) and Sono-HSG. In: Manchanda, R. (eds) Intra Uterine Adhesions. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4145-6_7
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