Incorrect position of Essure microinserts 3 months after successful bilateral placement Maria B.E. Gerritse, M.D., Sebastiaan Veersema, M.D., Anne Timmermans, M.D., Hans A.M. Brölmann, M.D., Ph.D. Fertility and Sterility Volume 91, Issue 3, Pages 930.e1-930.e5 (March 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.013 Copyright © 2009 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 The microinsert on the right side shows a normal configuration of the four markers. The left-side insert has an abnormal configuration and an abnormal position in the pelvis; on HSG the left tube is patent. Fertility and Sterility 2009 91, 930.e1-930.e5DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.013) Copyright © 2009 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Only the right insert is visible, and the left tube is patent for contrast fluid. Fertility and Sterility 2009 91, 930.e1-930.e5DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.013) Copyright © 2009 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 The right device has an abnormal position in the pelvis on X-ray, and on HSG the right tube is not obstructed. Fertility and Sterility 2009 91, 930.e1-930.e5DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.08.013) Copyright © 2009 American Society for Reproductive Medicine Terms and Conditions