Ovarian transmigration of intrauterine device

Extrauterine translocation of intrauterine device (IUD) to peritoneal cavity is an uncommon event, moreover the ovarian embedding of a transmigrated IUD is very rare, and only two previous cases have been reported in the literature. We present a single case treated with laparoscopy. The aims of this...

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Published in:The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 2016, Vol.42 (12), p.1889-1890
Main Authors: Rovati, Marco, Raveglia, Federico, Baisi, Alessandro, De Simone, Matilde, Cioffi, Ugo
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Extrauterine translocation of intrauterine device (IUD) to peritoneal cavity is an uncommon event, moreover the ovarian embedding of a transmigrated IUD is very rare, and only two previous cases have been reported in the literature. We present a single case treated with laparoscopy. The aims of this study were to focus attention on the utility of preoperative computed tomography in planning the best surgical approach and to describe the two-port technique.
ISSN:1447-0756
DOI:10.1111/jog.13120