Bilateral salpigektomy as a sterilization method – ovarian cancer prevetion and a rare complication

Czech version

Authors: L. Hloušková ¹; R. Hudeček ²; J. Eim ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko‑porodnické oddělení Nemocnice, Vyškov, primář MUDr. J. Eim ¹; Gynekologicko‑porodnická klinika LF MU a FN, Brno, přednosta doc. MUDr. V. Weinberger, Ph. D. ²
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2020; 85(5): 328-332
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Overview

Objective: A review of contemporary knowledge about sterilization methods, opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. Followed by an uncommon case report of an spontaneus tubal pregnancy post bilateral laparoscopic sterilization.

Design: Review and case report.

Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Vyškov.

Methods: Research of literature and current studies.

Conclusion: Tubal sterilization as a contraception method has a high success rate. However, in case of failure, it is associated with a high risk of ectopic pregnancy. We should be aware of this rare condition. Opportunistic salpingectomy can reduce the risk of sterilization failure and the risk of ovarian cancer.

Keywords:

ectopic pregnancy – sterilization – opportunistic salpingectomy – uteroperitoneal fistula

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