Reversibility of clip sterilization

Fertil Steril. 1975 Nov;26(11):1132-4. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)41482-2.

Abstract

A spring clip designed to be applied to the fallopian tube for sterilization without electrocoagulation was applied to 10 pigs. After documenting the prevention of pregnancy for 3 months, the clips were removed and successful reanastomosis was performed on eight pigs. Six of these pigs became pregnant within 2 months of the reanastomosis. This paper describes the technique of the reanastomosis and documents the potential reversibility of spring clip sterilization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fallopian Tubes / surgery
  • Female
  • Fertility
  • Pregnancy
  • Sterilization Reversal*
  • Sterilization, Tubal / instrumentation*
  • Sterilization, Tubal / methods
  • Swine