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- Contributor(s):
- Friedrich, Ernst R., 1929- film director, speaker Gamblin, Judy, speaker Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. issuing body. United States. Agency for International Development. sponsoring body. National Film Board of Canada, production company. Media/Materials Clearinghouse (Johns Hopkins University), donor.
- Publication:
- [St. Louis, Missouri] : Washington University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, [1970]
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Sterilization, Tubal -- methods Ambulatory Surgical Procedures -- methods
- Genre(s):
- Popular Work
- Abstract:
- Follows a nurse's decision to have outpatient tubal ligation to prevent future pregnancies. The surgeon takes a medical history and reviews the procedure with the patient, answering her questions along the way. Animated illustrations of anatomy are shown, as are images of instruments that will be used. Possible complications and risks are discussed and pre- and post-surgical instructions given. The operation (a laparoscopic ligature of the fallopian tubes) is shown in full.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 014 min.
- Color:
- Color
- Sound:
- Sound
- Provenance:
- Gift; Media/Materials Clearinghouse, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs; 20011203; Acc# 2002-14.
- Technique:
- Animation and live action
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101774475 (See catalog record)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101774475