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salpingostomy
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salpingostomy /sal·pin·gos·to·my/ (sal″ping-gos´tah-me)
1. formation of an opening or fistula into a uterine tube.
2. surgical restoration of the patency of a uterine tube.

sal·pin·gos·to·my (slpng-gst-m)
n.
Surgical formation of an opening in a fallopian tube whose fimbriated extremity has been closed as a result of inflammation.

salpingostomy
[sal′ping·gos′təmē]
Etymology: Gk, salpinx + stoma, mouth
the formation of an artificial opening in a fallopian tube to restore patency in a tube whose fimbriated opening has been closed by infection or by chronic inflammation or to drain an abscess or a fluid accumulation. A prosthesis may be inserted to maintain the patency of the fallopian tube and to direct the route of the ova to assist fertilization. Postoperatively the nurse cautions the patient against sharply flexing the thighs or the knees. Low back pain or scanty or bloody urine may indicate that a ureter has been injured during the procedure, requiring surgical intervention.

salpingostomy [sal″ping-gos´tah-me]
1. surgical creation of an opening or formation of a fistula into a fallopian tube for the purpose of drainage.
2. surgical restoration of the patency of a fallopian tube.
Linear salpingostomy. From Gorrie et al., 1994.

salpingostomy
1. formation of an opening or fistula into a uterine tube for the purpose of drainage.
2. surgical restoration of the patency of a uterine tube.


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