Laparoscopic sterilization with the Falope ring
Hejl, B.L.; Gregersen, E.; Jørgensen, S.E.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 142(7): 429-430
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-5782 PMID: 6445112 Document Number: 467834
53 women, 27-45 years of age, underwent laparoscopic sterilization by the Falope ring. 2 pregnancies were reported, and an HSG (hysterosalpingography) examination revealed an open Fallopian tube in 1 patient. One pregnancy was caused by an incorrectly placed ring, while an ectopic pregnancy occurred in spite of a correctly placed one. The average length of the oepration was 8.3 minutes, with a maximum length of 35 minutes. 12 patients had minor immediate peroperative complications, e.g. bleeding, laceration of the Fallopian tube. 9% complained of bleeding irregularities and 6% of pelvic pain.