Grounds for Litigation in Regard to Tubal Sterilisation

Litigation in gynaecology

“…If pregnancy occurs within 12 months of sterilisation it is likely to be a failure of the technique whereas after 12 months it is more likely to be recanalisation. The shortest interval between operation and conception was three months and the longest 17 years . There are also recorded cases of litigation because of failure to perform procedures concurrently for which the patient has consented, such as removal of an IUCD.…”