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What lines the cavities and tubes in our body that makes them slimy-looking?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Each area has its: own specialized "lubricant" secreted by special cells in the lining of the cavity or tube!

Answered 3/19/2015

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Both fallopian tubes are normal in caliber. There is spillage of contrast from both oviducts into the pelvic cavity. What does it mean? Thanks?

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HSG: shows uterine cavity is outlined. Both tubes outlined and spill is shown. Left there's localised spill is seen Left fimbrial adhesion. Kindly,what does it mean?

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How is the distal tube of vp shunt placed in the abdominal cavity? What is the incision for in the process? Describe the procedure please?

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Utrine cavity is normal in outlined and shape. Right Fallopian tube is partly outlined without Intra-peritoneal contrast spill. Left Fallopian tube is well apacified with free spill of the contrast into the peritoneal cavity

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I had a sonohysterogram last month & it showed blocked tube & hydrosalpinx in the other tube. Today I had a follow up HSG & my results Both fallopian tubes are normal in configuration with free spill into the peritoneal cavity how is this possible?

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