Prong sign: a simple measure to enhance safety of laparoscopic sterilization
Puri, M.; Pasrija, S.; Trivedi, S.S.
Tropical Doctor 38(2): 99
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-4755 PMID: 18453500 DOI: 10.1258/td.2007.070107Document Number: 203043
Laparoscopic female sterilization is widely practiced and is very safe. However, mesosalpingeal tears and mesosalpingeal haematomas are common complications especially when performed by an inexperienced surgeon. It was found that the observation of a simple 'prong sign' could prevent these complications and possibly reduce failure rates.
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