A survey of tubal ectopic pregnancy, with particular reference to cases following sterilization.
In a series of 47 ectopic pregnancies occurring over a 2-year period, 5 followed tubal sterilization. Foreknowledge of the previous sterilization resulted in delay of surgical management. Sterilization techniques should be revised to prevent the incidence of ectopic pregnancy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011274:Pregnancy, Tubal / Q000209:etiology*; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000009:adverse effects*