[Experimental study of the patency of rabbit fallopian tubes after section of the isthmus and microsurgical anastomosis].

The authors carried out 45 microsurgical plastic operations in rabbits to study tubal patency. They found patency in 42%. They compared the microscopical appearances that were found later in relationship to the type of suture material (Vicryl absorbable or Prolene non-absorbable). The difference seems to be significant because of the inflammatory action that occurs. This was shown in 17% of cases where absorbable material was used and in 36% where non-absorbable was used.