The current state of hysterosalpingography.

The authors present an overview of the current status of hysterosalpingography, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of various cannulas, contrast media, and methods of contrast medium introduction. Thirty-two figures illustrate a variety of abnormal findings including among others: intravasation of contrast medium, salpingitis isthmica nodosa, manifestations of pelvic inflammatory disease, the effects of DES exposure, Ascherman's syndrome, adenomyosis, carcinoma, polyps, myomata and developmental uterine abnormalities.