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