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Sonography, CT, and MRI Appearance of the Essure Microinsert Permanent Birth Control Device

¹ Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
² Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to describe the appearance and location of the Essure permanent birth control device on sonography, CT, and MRI.

CONCLUSION. The Essure device has a distinct appearance and typical location that allow it to be accurately identified on sonography, CT, and MRI scans.

Keywords: birth control • CT • Essure microinsert • genitourinary tract imaging • implantable devices • MRI • pelvic imaging • sonography

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