Two Consecutive Ruptured Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies after Interval Bilateral Tubal Ligation
Moses Owiny,
Monica Acen,
Joram Okeng
et al.
Abstract:Background
Bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) is an effective permanent method of birth control that is surgically performed to block the woman’s fallopian tube and prevent the egg from meeting the sperm. It is preferred by women or couples who have achieved their reproductive potential and do not desire pregnancy. BTL carries a low risk of method failure with a subsequent pregnancy which is likely to be ectopic. We present a case of two consecutive ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancies following an inte… Show more
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