Experiences with Filshie clip sterilization.
Between June 1980 and April 1986 796 cases of female sterilization were performed in a private clinic in Malaysia using Mark IVa and Mark VI Filshie clips. There was one failure. Technical failure, surgical difficulties and complications were minimal.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000209:etiology; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments