A fallopian tube obstructed at its outer, fimbrial end and containing pus as a result of acute salpingitis. If the infection does not settle promptly with antibiotics, and becomes an abscess, surgical drainage can be needed (performed at transvaginal ultrasound in the operating room or at laparoscopy, perhaps with a salpingectomy).

An operation involving a temporary opening length-wise along (usually) the ampulla of the fallopian tube, usually for the treatment of a (tubal) ectopic pregnancy. Occasionally performed for a pyosalpinx. Can be carried out efficiently at laparoscopy.