Ex-vivo forces associated with intrauterine device placement and perforation: a biomechanical evaluation of hysterectomy specimens.

Jane DuncanKathryn E FayJessica SandersBenjamin CappielloJane Saviers-SteigerDavid K Turok

Published in: BMC women's health (2021)

In this ex-vivo model, metal uterine sounds caused complete perforation and intrauterine device placement instruments did not. This study received Institutional Review Board (IRB0059096) approval.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
finite element