title: Silicone band sterilization with radiographic and laparoscopic evaluation.
abstract: Laparoscopic tubal sterilization, using a Silastic band to occlude the tubal lumen, was performed on 224 patients. The incidence of complications was low and only 2 pregnancies occurred. Further evaluation by hysterosalpingography on 97 patients revealed 2 distinct images. The site of tubal occlusion was seen on laparoscopy performed on 7 patients. The radiographic and laparoscopic findings are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers