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Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility
Risks
Risks of fallopian tube surgery include:
- Pelvic infection.
- Scar tissue (adhesions) forming on the reproductive organs, causing them to bind to the abdominal wall or to other organs.
- Increased risk of Reference tubal (ectopic) pregnancy Opens New Window after surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: December 7, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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