Tubal ligation in the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) as a means of contraception.
Contraception of two chimpanzees was considered necessary for clinical reasons. After failure of reversible methods of contraception (an intrauterine device and a long-acting progestagen), tubal ligation was successfully performed, using a technique similar to one used in women.
Mundy
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Centre de Primatologie, Centre International de Recherche Medicale de Franceville, Gabon.
Luton
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Ancrenaz
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D000818:Animals; D003267:Contraception / Q000662:veterinary*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper; D002679:Pan troglodytes / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*