Silicone devices for tubal occlusion: radiographic description and evaluation

Hysteroscopically placed silicone devices for occlusion of fallopian tubes have been evaluated in over 1,300 patients as a means of contraception during the past five years. Radiologic evaluation of the device is vital to the gynecologist both at initial implantation and for follow-up. Normal appearance of plugs and typical examples of complications including separation, extravasation, and abnormal configurations, are presented.