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ABDOMINAL STERILIZATION USING THE PROCTOSCOPE
Author(s) -
Stevenson T. C.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1971.tb00268.x
Subject(s) - insufflation , medicine , surgery , sterilization (economics) , abdominal cavity , laparoscopy , peritoneal cavity , general surgery , philosophy , linguistics , currency , foreign exchange market
Summary In a series of 50 cases a proctoscope was inserted suprapubically into the peritoneal cavity and the Fallopian tubes ligated under direct vision. The short incision and the use of an absorbable subcuticular suture allowed the patients to leave hospital 48 hours after operation. The method is quick and easy, and peritoneal insufflation is avoided.