Hysteroscopic tubal sterilization: a systematic review of the Essure system

Evaluation of tubal microinserts position using 3D ultrasound and pelvic X-ray

“…The hysteroscopic sterilization with Essure devices has become a worldwide alternative to laparoscopic sterilization [1,[23][24][25][26][27][28]. This technique requires an evaluation of the microinsert position three months after the procedure [6,12].…”

Essure transcervical tubal sterilization: a 5-year x-ray follow up

“…In recent years, the Essure device has become an increasingly popular option for tubal sterilization, because of its minimally invasive method of placement, its high acceptance rate, and its high degree of effectiveness (1,9,10). No known pregnancy has occurred in clinical trials to date in women who have achieved bilateral placement and have had a confirmatory test showing proper microcoil location and occluded tubes.…”

“…If the microinserts are satisfactorily placed (7,8), the patient can begin to rely on the devices for contraception. Alternative contraception is continued until device localization is established (9). No studies have been published comparing device localization at 12 weeks with longer follow-up.…”

Subserosal misplacement of Essure∗ device manifested by late-onset acute pelvic pain

“…The Essure system, launched in 2001, is indicated for permanent female birth control (5). It consists of a stainless-steel inner coil, nickel titanium elastic outer coil, and polyethylene fibers measuring 4 cm in length and 0.8 mm in diameter.…”