Silicone band sterilization with radiographic and laparoscopic evaluation

Laparoscopic tubal sterilization, using a Silastic band to occlude the tubal lumen, was performed on 224 patients. The incidence of complications was low and only 2 pregnancies occurred. Further evaluation by hysterosalpingography on 97 patients revealed 2 distinct images. The site of tubal occlusion was seen on laparoscopy performed on 7 patients. The radiographic and laparoscopic findings are discussed.