Migrated Essure permanent birth control device: sonographic findings

J Clin Ultrasound. 2014 May;42(4):223-6. doi: 10.1002/jcu.22096. Epub 2013 Oct 7.

Abstract

We report a case of a migrated Essure permanent birth control device. The correct diagnosis was made on conventional two-dimensional and three-dimensional pelvic sonography 7 years after placement of the device when the patient presented with persistent right-sided pain. The 3-month post placement hysterosalpingogram had shown an appropriately occluded right fallopian tube but had overlooked the abnormal position of the right Essure device, which was too proximal and extending slightly in the uterine cavity.

Keywords: Essure device; gynecology; pelvis; three-dimensional ultrasound; ultrasonography; uterus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contraceptive Devices, Female / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fallopian Tubes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fallopian Tubes / surgery
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration / complications
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / methods
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Pain / etiology
  • Ultrasonography