Asymptomatic Far-migration of an Intrauterine Device into the Abdominal Cavity: A Rare Entity

Overview

Journal Can Urol Assoc J

Specialty Urology

Date 2012 Jun 20

PMID 22709887

Citations 11

Authors

Ozgu Aydogdu

Huseyin Pulat

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Abstract

Uterine perforation is a serious problem which can happen after intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. Migration of the IUD to the pelvic and abdominal cavity or adjacent organs may be seen following perforation of the uterus. Migration of an IUD to a far intra-abdominal site is extremely rare. The patient reported here had undergone an IUD placement 30 years previously and had no problems during this period. The IUD was incidentally found at the left upper quadrant of the abdomen in the mesentery.

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