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COPYRIGHT 2004 International Medical News Group
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Essure sterilization procedure can be used in combination with two methods of endometrial ablation, according to studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
The Essure procedure may be performed immediately before or immediately after using the ThermaChoice uterine balloon ablation system. It also can be done immediately after--but not immediately before--using the NovaSure radiofrequency ablation system, investigators reported.
The Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the Essure system with ThermaChoice ablation in July 2004. The agency has not approved the use of Essure with NovaSure, and a spokesperson for Conceptus Inc., which distributes Essure, told this newspaper that the company has no plans to apply for...
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