Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Post Tubal Ligation Versus Salpingectomy Performed During Caesarean Section

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Permanent tubal sterilization during Caesarean section is a reliable method of contraception. It is done either by bilateral tubal ligation or bilateral salpingectomy according to surgeon's preference. Studies revealing bilateral salpingectomy has an added benefit of primary prevention of ovarian cancer has encouraged surgeons to perform bilateral salpingectomy rather than tubal ligation as a risk reducing surgery owing to the acceptance of fallopian tubes as the origin of high grade serous ovarian cancer. Another aspect to take into consideration is the post tubal ligation syndrome as it severely affects the quality of life. Diagnosis is based on clinical picture, imaging, and exclusion of other causes of chronic pelvic pain. Women experience dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, menstrual irregularities, and pelvic pain. The gold standard is venography; however, the first choice for initial evaluation is duplex ultrasound. In this study, we assess impact of bilateral salpingectomy versus tubal ligation in terms of pelvic congestion by participant's symptoms and ultrasound findings

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