Sonography, CT, and MRI appearance of the essure microinsert permanent birth control device

Michael H. Wittmer; Douglas L. Brown; Robert P. Hartman; Abimbola O. Famuyide; Akira Kawashima; Bernard F. King

doi:10.2214/AJR.05.1638

Sonography, CT, and MRI appearance of the essure microinsert permanent birth control device

Michael H. Wittmer, Douglas L. Brown, Robert P. Hartman, Abimbola O. Famuyide, Akira Kawashima, Bernard F. King

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe the appearance and location of the Essure permanent birth control device on sonography, CT, and MRI. CONCLUSION. The Essure device has a distinct appearance and typical location that allow it to be accurately identified on sonography, CT, and MRI scans.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	959-964
Number of pages	6
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	187
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.05.1638
State	Published - Oct 2006

Keywords

Birth control
CT
Essure microinsert
Genitourinary tract imaging
Implantable devices
MRI
Pelvic imaging
Sonography

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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Sonography, CT, and MRI appearance of the essure microinsert permanent birth control device

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