The contrast pressure technique for female sterilization
Moulding, T.S.; Straw, W.; Thompson, H.
Contraception 13(5): 547-557
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0010-7824 PMID: 1261258 DOI: 10.1016/0010-7824(76)90011-1Document Number: 432282
The contrast pressure technique for female sterilization and its app lication are discussed. The technique utilizes a cannula or catheter which is introduced through the cervix and guided toward either cornu of the uterus with an inflatable balloon attached. After inflation of the balloon, fluids introduced into the cornu are confined to the cornu and fallopian tubes. The technique allows the introduction of X-ray contrast medium into the fallopian tubes with minimal peritoneal spillage. In 12 cases, contrast material was successfully introduced, in vivo, in each patient after patency of the tubes had been established by a flow of carbon dioxide. Most of the patients reported uterine cramping of various intensities. The instrument affords the possibility of chemical tubal occlusion by a transcervical approach on an outpatient basis.