Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study the composition of intracavitary deposits on Essure® hysteroscopic sterilization devices.
DESIGN: Case report.
SETTING: Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology department of a University Hospital.
PATIENTS: A 39 years old patient presenting with a request for surgical removal of Essure® sterilization devices. Diagnostic hysteroscopy showed a crystal like white deposit attached to one of the devices.
INTERVENTION: Diagnostic hysteroscopy and surgical removal of Essure® devices was performed. The deposits were collected and infrared spectroscopy analysis was performed.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Chemical composition of the deposits attached to the device.
RESULTS: Infrared spectroscopy of the material showed patterns conclusive with calcite (calcium carbonate, CaCO3).
CONCLUSION: Until now, it is not clear if there is a relationship between reported complaints and formation of calcite deposits on Essure®.
CAPSULE: Infrared spectroscopy of deposits on Essure® devices showed a pattern conclusive with calcite. The relationship between reported complaints and the formation of calcite deposits on Essure® remains unclear.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-5 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Case Reports in Women's Health |
Volume | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- Calcite deposits
- Essure®
- Hysteroscopic sterilization