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2. Essure - Wikipedia

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   Essure was a device for female sterilization.It is a metal coil which when placed into each fallopian tube induces fibrosis and blockage. [1] Essure was designed as an alternative to tubal ligation.

3. Medical image computing - Wikipedia

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   Software for medical image computing is a complex combination of systems providing IO, visualization and interaction, user interface, data management and computation. Typically system architectures are layered to serve algorithm developers, application developers, and users.

4. Retained surgical instruments - Wikipedia

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   Contributing factors may include biocompatibility of the device materials, location of the fragment, potential migration of the fragment, and patient anatomy. During MRI procedures, magnetic fields may cause metallic fragments to migrate, and radiofrequency fields may cause them to heat, causing internal tissue damage and/or burns" [19]

5. Surgical staple - Wikipedia

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   Although most surgical staples are made of titanium, stainless steel is more often used in some skin staples and clips. Titanium produces less reaction with the immune system and, being non-ferrous, does not interfere significantly with MRI scanners, although some imaging artifacts may result.

6. Analyze (imaging software) - Wikipedia

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   Analyze is a software package developed by the Biomedical Imaging Resource (BIR) at Mayo Clinic for multi-dimensional display, processing, and measurement of multi-modality biomedical images. It is a commercial program and is used for medical tomographic scans from magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography and positron emission tomography .

7. Sterilization (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Sterilization (also spelled sterilisation) is any of a number of medical methods of permanent birth control that intentionally leaves a person unable to reproduce. Sterilization methods include both surgical and non-surgical options for both males and females. Sterilization procedures are intended to be permanent; reversal is generally difficult.