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Semin intervent Radiol 2000; Volume 17(Number 03): 295-302
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9414
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Fallopian Tube Catheterization for Sterilization

Antoine Maubon1 , A. S. Thurmond2 , A. Laurent3 , J. P. Rouanet4
  • 1CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
  • 2Meridian Park Hospital, Tualatin, Oregon
  • 3Centre de Recherches en Imagerie Interventionnelle, Jouy en Josas, France
  • 4CMC Beausoleil, Montpellier, France
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Selective fallopian tube catheterization is an established technique in cases of tubal infertility. It can be adapted easily to selective fallopian tube occlusion for sterilization. An essential question remains: what occlusion material, device, product, compound will ensure safe, easy, and cheap tubal sterilization via a transvaginal-transuterine route? In these conditions, selective tubal sterilization could be a challenge to surgical techniques. We review the history and recent advances in selective tubal sterilization.

KEYWORD

Sterilization - fallopian tubes - catheters

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