Laparoscopic Filshie clip sterilization and selective use of the methylene blue dye test.
In laparoscopic Filshie clip sterilization, difficulties may arise in identifying the length of the fallopian tube, with the possibility of failure of sterilization. This article describes a novel intraoperative method of demonstrating adequate tubal closure.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK.
Mahantesh
M
Karoshi
Wai
W
Yoong
D004396:Coloring Agents; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008751:Methylene Blue; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
D004396:Coloring Agents; D008751:Methylene Blue