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Defination

is the surgical removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) fallopian tubes.

Fallopian tubes allow eggs to travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

Indications

Infection and Stricture of the Tube due to organisms like gonorrhea, syphilis or chlamydia

Cancer of the fallopian tube

Hydrosalpinx

Ectopic (tubal) Pregnancy

Complications

Complications that may follow the salpingectomy procedure include:

Complications due to anesthesia

Bleeding

Injury to surrounding structures

Infection

Chronic pain

Renfrences

Side effects

results in short-term side effects including night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings,

and long-term side effects including an increased risk for heart and bone disease


Removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes in women any time before menopause puts women into immediate surgical menopause

Careplan

Monitor vitals signs

Instruct patient to take medication and prescribed when discharged

Administer pain reliefs medication as prescribed

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