Severe pelvic inflammatory disease and peritonitis following Falope Ring tubal ligation. Case report and review of the literature.

A case of severe pelvic inflammatory disease and peritonitis following Falope Ring tubal ligation is described. Pelvic viscera appeared normal at the time of laparoscopy. Severe pelvic inflammatory disease and peritonitis should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with significant abdominal pain following Falope Ring tubal ligation. The problem of serious pelvic infection following Falope Ring tubal ligation is reviewed.