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Table 1 Reasons for failed Essure™ device placement (n=13)

From: The Essure™ hysteroscopic sterilisation procedure: initial experience in Sheffield, UK

Reason for failure

Number of cases

Pain

1

Obesity

1

Failed cannulation

11

   Tubal investigations in failed cannulation (n=11)

 

       Blocked tubes

8

       Declined HSG and opted for different contraception

2

       Failed to attend tests

1