A retrospective cohort study of the anesthetic management of postpartum tubal ligation

Postpartum tubal ligation (PPTL) is one of the most popular methods of contraception in the United States of America (USA).1 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has recommended that PPTL be considered an urgent procedure due to the limited time frame in which it can be performed and the high incidence of unplanned pregnancy with a missed procedure.2 New restrictions on abortions may increase the use of PPTL to an even greater extent.

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Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - January 2, 2024 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: J. Ansari, M. Sheikh, E. Riley, N. Guo, A. Traynor, B. Carvalho Tags: Original Article Source Type: research