[Vaginal tridimensionel ultrasound interest for the assessment of correct Essure sterilization micro-insert placement].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the interest and simplicity of 3D ultrasound for the 3-month check in place of the recommended routine radiologic in a general gynecology practice.


METHODS
Twenty-five patients had routine radiologic and transvaginal 3D ultrasound (Voluson 730 Expert) 3 months after placement of Essure micro-insert.


RESULTS
Twenty-one 3D acquisitions were realized. In all cases, the micro-insert are easily visualized. Ideally, the echogenic micro-insert appears in the cornuale portion of the fallopian tube. The relationship between the micro insert and the uterine cavity is well documented.


CONCLUSIONS
Easy-to-use, good reproducibility, absence of radiation, make the 3D ultrasound an interesting alternative for the 3-month check. The coronal view gives a directly exploitable document for the surgeon.
Pachy
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Maternité des hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice, 94410 Saint-Maurice, France. fredpachy@hotmail.com
Bardou
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Piovesan
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Jeny
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D000328:Adult; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*