Postpartum sterilization ligature presenting as right iliac fossa mass: an unusual presentation

Abstract

Tubal ligation is a popular female contraceptive method. There are different methods of tubal ligation like ligation, cutting and stitching, clipping, banding or by using electrocoagulation. The tubal ligation is done by using minilaparotomy, laparoscopy or by hysteroscopy. Isolated tubal torsion or tubo-ovarian torsion following tubal ligation is one of the rare complication but cases have been reported in the literature. Migration of the Filshie clip is a well-recognized complication and few cases have been reported. We report a rare case of postpartum sterilization ligature presenting as a right iliac fossa mass (RIF). In the literature search no such case has been reported till date.