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Optimal Use of 3D and 4D Transvaginal Sonography in Localizing the Essure® Contraceptive Device

Mario Oliveira, MD

MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida

Dixie Johnson, BA, RDMS, RVT

MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida, deefromflorida@aol .com

Pamela Switalski, RDMS, RDCS

MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida

Sharon Taraschi, RDMS

MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida

Nuvia Canet, RDMS

From MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida

Dawn Roberts, RDMS

MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida

Brian Oliveira, MD

MIMA, Palm Bay, Florida

Current protocol in the United States does not include sonographic imaging for assessing proper placement of the Essure® microinsert coils. An alternative to the current requirement of hysterosalpingography for imaging the metallic coils is described using 3D and 4D multiplanar imaging. Studies showing the advantages of using optimal sonographic techniques over other imaging modalities are shown to be less invasive, simpler, and with fewer risks. A review of 3D and 4D sonography reveals advantages in imaging the Essure microdevices.This article explores optimum techniques for localizing the Essure microdevices with 3D and 4D transvaginal sonography.

Key Words: 3D sonography • 4D sonography • Essure microdevices • multiplanar imaging • hysterosalpinogram (HSG) • contrast infusion sonography

This version was published on May 1, 2009

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 25, No. 3, 163-167 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/8756479309335680
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