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Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization (essure) in women with an intrauterine device
Aubert Agostini1, Patrice Crochet, Maude Petrakian
1Service de gynécologie obstétrique, Hôpital La Conception, Marseille, France. aagostini@mail.ap-hm.fr
Study Objective:
To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in women with an intrauterine device (IUD).
Design:
Prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).
Setting:
University hospital.
Patients:
From January 2005 through January 2006, all women with an IUD who came for a hysteroscopic tubal sterilization consultation were selected to participate.
Interventions:
Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in women with IUD.
Measurements And Main Results:
Feasibility of the procedure, localization of microinserts, and tubal occlusion evaluated by hysterography. Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization was performed in 6 patients. Hysterography showed correct placement of microinserts and bilateral tubal occlusion in all patients.
Conclusion:
Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization in women with an IUD appears to be a feasible and effective procedure.
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