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  • Title: Falope ring tubal sterilization through suprapubic minilaparotomy approach.
    Author: Apichart N.
    Journal: J Thai Assoc Volunt Steriliz; 1981 Dec; ():107-19. PubMed ID: 12311578.
    Abstract:
    A series of 146 cases of interval female tubal sterilization using a Falope Ring through suprapubic minilaparotomy approach performed at Patpong clinic in Bangkok from December 1977-November 1978 is reported. Pomeroy's method has long been the most popular sterilization procedure but in this method the length of the knuckle of the tube being occluded and the site of occlusion is variable depending on the individual surgeon's preference. Tubal occlusion using silicone rubber band has the advantage that the knuckle of the tube being occluded always contains the same length of fallopian tube and the tube is always occluded at the isthmus portion. The combination of Falope Ring tubal occlusion and suprapubic minilaparotomy is a new approach for interval female sterilization. Ages of the group studied ranged from 20-45 years, 71.9% had 2-3 children, 38.4% had had one abortion, 50% had had a live birth as the outcome of their last pregnancy, 69% had used oral contraceptives. The acceptor, the author states, must have a preoperative physical checkup and laboratory tests including a complete blood count and urinalysis. The procedure is then performed; procedural steps of Falope Ring application are presented. Oral Glatenine and Diazepam have been used before the procedure. Tubal transection occurred in about 2.5% of the reported series; proper ring application technique and avoidance of application to the inflamed tube would reduce this potential complication. Some degree of difficulty was encountered in 12.3% of the cases. In all except 4 cases Falope rings were applied to both tubes. Questionnaires were sent to the women 3, 6, and 12 months after sterilization; no pregnancies were reported.
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