Challenges in Removing the Essure® Device

We present a case about Essure® removal surgery in which the third markers of the device have torn off. The woman needed a second surgery for complete removal of the devices. Fluoroscopy during surgery is a good method to visualize the lost fragments. With fluoroscopy, a hysterectomy is not needed f...

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Main Authors:	Daniëlle M. van Gastel, Liselotte W. Maassen, Carolien A. M. Koks, Sebastiaan Veersema, Marlies Y. Bongers
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:	Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8823606

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spelling	doaj-4f5b42a6e557492e8f3453f09f8fa50e2020-11-25T03:18:58ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922020-01-01202010.1155/2020/88236068823606Challenges in Removing the Essure® DeviceDaniëlle M. van Gastel0Liselotte W. Maassen1Carolien A. M. Koks2Sebastiaan Veersema3Marlies Y. Bongers4Máxima Medical Center Veldhoven, De Run 4600, 5504 DB Veldhoven, NetherlandsMeander Medisch Centrum, Amersfoort Maatweg 3, 3813 TZ Amersfoort, NetherlandsMáxima Medical Center Veldhoven, De Run 4600, 5504 DB Veldhoven, NetherlandsUniversity Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, NetherlandsMáxima Medical Center Veldhoven, De Run 4600, 5504 DB Veldhoven, NetherlandsWe present a case about Essure® removal surgery in which the third markers of the device have torn off. The woman needed a second surgery for complete removal of the devices. Fluoroscopy during surgery is a good method to visualize the lost fragments. With fluoroscopy, a hysterectomy is not needed for complete removal. It is important to understand the structure of the device and to be aware of the four radiopaque markers during surgery and their removal.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8823606
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title	Challenges in Removing the Essure® Device
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publisher	Hindawi Limited
series	Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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publishDate	2020-01-01
description	We present a case about Essure® removal surgery in which the third markers of the device have torn off. The woman needed a second surgery for complete removal of the devices. Fluoroscopy during surgery is a good method to visualize the lost fragments. With fluoroscopy, a hysterectomy is not needed for complete removal. It is important to understand the structure of the device and to be aware of the four radiopaque markers during surgery and their removal.
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Challenges in Removing the Essure® Device

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