Post-ablation tubal sterilization

Post-ablation tubal sterilization syndrome (PATSS) is a rare complication that could occur in patients with prior tubal sterilization following an endometrial ablation procedure. Occult bleeding into the obstructed tubes causes tubal distention and cyclic pelvic pain. We present the first case of PATSS following radiofrequency electricity endometrial ablation.

Endometrial ablation devices are used for the treatment of menorrhagia due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding. As the popularity of safer, effective, and less invasive procedures increase, the obstetrics and gynecology community will likely see more uncommon adverse events. This is the first documented case of PATSS after use of radiofrequency electricity endometrial ablation.

Post-ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome following Radiofrequency Electricity Endometrial Ablation; Teresa Tam, MD, Kelly Jirschele, DO, Emily Lombard, DO; Resurrection Health Care/Saint Joseph Hospital [http://www.obgyn.net/hysteroscopy/hysteroscopy.asp?page=/hysteroscopy/articles/PATSS&... PATSS]

Symptoms of PTS http://tubal.org/symptoms_of_pts.htm