<procedure, surgery> An incision in a fallopian tube, such as to remove an ectopic pregnancy. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
(sal″ping-gos´tә-me) surgical creation of an opening or formation of a fistula into a fallopian tube for the purpose of drainage. surgical restoration of the patency of a fallopian tube.
Surgical repair of the fallopian tubes.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sal′ping-gos′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Establishment of an artificial opening in a uterine tube primarily as surgical treatment for an ectopic pregnancy.
surgical opening of a fallopian tube for drainage or removal of an obstruction