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Experiences with Filshie clip sterilization.

A P Puraviappan, A Hamid Arshat

    Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
    |March 1, 1987
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    Female sterilization using Filshie clips in Malaysia showed a very low failure rate. This safe and effective method for permanent contraception had minimal complications in a large patient cohort.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Surgical Sterilization

    Background:

    • Female sterilization is a common method of permanent contraception worldwide.
    • Assessing the long-term efficacy and safety of sterilization techniques is crucial for reproductive health.
    • The Filshie clip is a widely used device for female sterilization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Filshie clips for female sterilization.
    • To report the outcomes of a large series of female sterilizations performed in Malaysia.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 796 female sterilization procedures.
    • Procedures were performed between June 1980 and April 1986.
    • Mark IVa and Mark VI Filshie clips were utilized.

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    Main Results:

    • A total of 796 sterilizations were performed.
    • There was only one reported failure, indicating high efficacy.
    • Technical failures, surgical difficulties, and complications were minimal.

    Conclusions:

    • The Filshie clip is a highly effective and safe method for female sterilization.
    • The study demonstrates a low failure and complication rate in a large Malaysian cohort.
    • This supports the use of Filshie clips for permanent contraception.