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Q: Fallopian tube infection
asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 7th, 2007
What is causing my fallopian tubes to be full of water and could this be some type of desease. They haven't told me very much, only that they need to be removed. Could this be (Tuberculous Salpingitis)?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 20th, 2007
Sexual Health - Women Answer A2597
“Water in the fallopian tubes” (hydrosalpinx) is the final stage of a fallopian tube pus infection. The tube closes its ampular area during the infection in order to prevent the infection from spreading the infection up to the peritoneal cavity. The infection agents are usually purulent microbes such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus or Gonorrhea. Pus collects in the tube’s lumen (pyosalpinx). After some time, the pus turns into a serous liquid (hydrosalpinx). There is always a risk for repeating the infection so surgical removal of the tubes is recommended.


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