Use of three-dimensional ultrasound in evaluating the intrauterine position of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system

Abstract This paper reports the first case of three-dimensional (3-D) transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) imaging of malpositioned levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). In patients carrying LNG-IUS, the application of 3-D TVS with the adjunctive volume contrast imaging in the corona...

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Published in:Reproductive biomedicine online 2007, Vol.14 (4), p.495-497
Main Authors: Zohav, Efraim, Anteby, Eyal Y, Orvieto, Raoul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D TVS
Acoustics
Contraceptive Agents, Female - administration & dosage
Female
Humans
imaging
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Intrauterine Devices
Intrauterine Devices, Medicated
IUD
Levonorgestrel - administration & dosage
levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
Middle Aged
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pelvic Pain - etiology
Ultrasonography - methods
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Summary:Abstract This paper reports the first case of three-dimensional (3-D) transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) imaging of malpositioned levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). In patients carrying LNG-IUS, the application of 3-D TVS with the adjunctive volume contrast imaging in the coronal plane (VCI-C) and inversion rendering modes clearly display the correct spatial position of the LNG-IUS in relation to the uterine cavity much better than two-dimensional ultrasound.
ISSN:1472-6483
1472-6491
DOI:10.1016/S1472-6483(10)60898-X