1. Small bowel obstruction subsequent to Essure microinsert sterilization: a case report 
Jimmy Belotte, M.D., Valerie I. Shavell, M.D., Awoniyi O. Awonuga, M.D., Michael P. Diamond, M.D., Jay M. Berman, M.D., Amanda F. Yancy, M.D. 
Fertility and Sterility 
Volume 96, Issue 1, Pages e4-e6 (July 2011)
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2. Figure 1
Hysteroscopic images showing Essure microinsert coils trailing in the uterine cavity after placement. (A) Five coils visualized at the left ostia. (B) Two coils visualized at the right ostia.
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3. Figure 2
Abdominal x-ray showing a correctly placed Essure device on the right side of the pelvis (bottom arrow) and dilated bowel loops consistent small bowel obstruction (top arrow).
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4. Figure 3
Computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrating that the left microinsert has migrated into the peritoneal cavity (arrow).
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5. Figure 4
Laparoscopic image of the appendix with the microinsert at the distal end. A loop of small bowel with its mesentery is seen at the base of the appendix (arrow).
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