Failed laparoscopic sterilisation due to interlaced Hulka-Clemens clips

Contraception. 1987 Sep;36(3):317-20. doi: 10.1016/0010-7824(87)90101-6.

Abstract

The use of two Hulka-Clemens spring clips on each Fallopian tube has been recommended to reduce the risk of sterilisation failure due to clip faults. We report a case in which the use of two clips caused failure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopes*
  • Pregnancy
  • Reoperation
  • Sterilization, Tubal / instrumentation*