Misplaced intrauterine contraceptive device: an enigma

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) migration subsequent to uterine wall perforation is an uncommon but serious complication. Three cases of misplaced IUCD at three different sites, ie, posterior fornix, rectal wall, and mesoappendix, are reported. An IUCD thread coming through the posterior fo...

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Published in:Open access journal of contraception 2011-01, Vol.2 (default), p.1-3
Main Authors: Nigam, Aruna, Biswas, Ratna, Mishra, Archana
Format: Article
Language:English
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Intrauterine devices
IUD
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Summary:Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) migration subsequent to uterine wall perforation is an uncommon but serious complication. Three cases of misplaced IUCD at three different sites, ie, posterior fornix, rectal wall, and mesoappendix, are reported. An IUCD thread coming through the posterior fornix is reported in the literature for the first time.
ISSN:1179-1527
1179-1527
DOI:10.2147/OAJC.S14488