RADIOPAQUE IMPLANT

Implants for placement in the fallopian tube are provided that comprise radiopaque material. Implants include an inner core of silicone, a radiopaque material, an outer porous portion surrounding the inner core, and, optionally, a sound-reflecting air pocket. The implant may be detected in a fluoros...

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Hauptverfasser: VIRAY VICTOR E, UMHOEFER JASON JOHN, HARRINGTON DOUG C, ROGY DANIEL, DURONIO JIM, LAPLACA MATTHEW
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Implants for placement in the fallopian tube are provided that comprise radiopaque material. Implants include an inner core of silicone, a radiopaque material, an outer porous portion surrounding the inner core, and, optionally, a sound-reflecting air pocket. The implant may be detected in a fluoroscopic image and/or via ultrasound after placement of the implant in the fallopian tube.