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Michael H Wittmer1, Douglas L Brown, Robert P Hartman
1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. wittmer.michael@mayo.edu
Objective:
The purpose of this article is to describe the appearance and location of the Essure permanent birth control device on sonography, CT, and MRI.
Conclusion:
The Essure device has a distinct appearance and typical location that allow it to be accurately identified on sonography, CT, and MRI scans.
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