A 38-year-old female patient has a history of pelvic inflammatory disease and is struggling to conceive. Which diagnostic imaging study would be beneficial in evaluating patency of the fallopian tubes?

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Hysterosalpingography is a special type of X-ray imaging that uses a contrast dye to visualize the status of the fallopian tubes and uterus, making it a useful diagnostic tool for evaluating patency of the fallopian tubes in cases of infertility. Ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography are not typically used to directly evaluate the patency of the fallopian tubes.

A 38-Year-Old Female Patient Has a History of Pelvic Inflammatory