November 13, 2014 · No Comments
We are so thankful for our Essure reversal, it was a complete success, truly a miracle! Without A Personal Choice, my son would not be here, we will forever be grateful.
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
When we first began performing Essure removal, we would remove the devices using manual traction. As we gained more experience, we realized the best way to reduce the risk of breaking the Essure devices was to minimize excessive traction and avoid electrodissection. We now perform en bloc resection of Essure micro-inserts during our Essure removal procedures […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
Essure coil removal was previously performed at our facility by applying direct traction on the Essure micro-inserts. Although this was simpler and faster than the procedure we now perform, manual traction on the coils frequently resulted in coil breakage and increased the chance of leaving residual Essure fragments. We now perform a precise en bloc […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
When performing Essure removal surgery, we use a uterine tourniquet. This practice makes Essure removal surgery easier, safer, and allows us more precision during coil dissection. A uterine tourniquet allows better hemostasis during Essure removal surgery. Better hemostasis decreases surgeon anxiety. Our visualization is better when hemostasis is adequate. Better visualization allows for a more […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
Removing Essure devices intact can be done with manual traction. In our experience, we have found this is most easily done within the first several months of insertion and before the inserts become locked in place from fibroelastic tissue. With gradual in-growth of fibroelastic tissue, removing Essure micro-inserts will become increasingly more difficult to remove […]
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November 04, 2014 · No Comments
The Essure device is 4 cm long. The manufacturer recommends 3 to 8 turns of the outer coil be allowed to project into the uterine cavity to insure adequate placement. When properly placed approximately 1 to 2 cm of the Essure device should project beyond the myometrial wall and into the isthmic section of each fallopian […]
Read MoreNovember 02, 2014 · No Comments
I cannot believe the short amount of time it took for our miracle to happen. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. The doctor and all the staff were so wonderful and helpful to us through this journey.
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October 28, 2014 · No Comments
This is our sweet little angel Karima. Dr. Monteith made this happen when everyone else was saying no.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2014 · No Comments
Pregnancy announcements from A Personal Choice for the 3rd week of October, 2014. a reversal patient from Omaha, Nebraska posts “Wow I never thought it would be so fast, but it was.., want to say thanks but I feel I need to say more… thanks again… can’t believe it.”
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