Sonography, CT, and MRI appearance of the Essure microinsert permanent birth control device

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Oct;187(4):959-64. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.1638.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to describe the appearance and location of the Essure permanent birth control device on sonography, CT, and MRI.

Conclusion: The Essure device has a distinct appearance and typical location that allow it to be accurately identified on sonography, CT, and MRI scans.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female*
  • Fallopian Tubes* / anatomy & histology
  • Fallopian Tubes* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterosalpingography*
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Sterilization, Tubal / instrumentation*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterus / anatomy & histology
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging