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Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Fallopian Tube

Joan Han  1 , Nazia M. Sadiq
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Fallopian Tube

Joan Han et al.

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The fallopian tubes are bilateral conduits between the ovaries and the uterus in the female pelvis. They function as channels for oocyte transport and fertilization. Given this role, the fallopian tubes are a common etiology of infertility as well as the target of purposeful surgical sterilization. They can also be sites of ascending infection or neoplasms.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Joan Han declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Nazia Sadiq declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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