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Microsurgical reanastomosis of the fallopian tubes for reversal of sterilization.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7254725     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Reversal of previous tubal ligation procedures for the restoration of fertility has become an increasingly frequent request. Microsurgical techniques are believed to offer a postoperative pregnancy rate superior to that obtained with macroscopic procedures. Of 63 women who requested reversal, microsurgical reanastomosis was performed in 40. With at least 6 months' follow-up, 22 women have become pregnant (55%), and there has been 1 ectopic pregnancy (2.5%). Comparison with previous studies using standard macroscopic techniques indicates that the use of meticulous surgical methods with precise reapproximation of the fallopian tubes results in a significant (P less than .005) improvement in pregnancy rates.
Authors:
G M Grunert; T S Drake; N K Takaki
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  58     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  1981 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-09-15     Completed Date:  1981-09-15     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  148-51     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Microsurgery*
Middle Aged
Pregnancy
Sterilization Reversal*
Sterilization, Tubal

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