Laparoscopic Removal of Migrated Intrauterine Device

Intrauterine device (IUD) is a popular long-acting reversible contraceptive device with an estimated rate of use of about 5.3%. It is highly effective but not without complications, one of which is uterine perforation. The patient was a 32-year-old female who presented with nausea, vomiting and right upper quadrant abdominal pain that was tender on palpation. CT scan was performed and they found signs of acute calculous cholecystitis with incidental finding of a migrated IUD in the left lateral mid-abdomen within the peritoneal cavity. She underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy followed by a successful IUD retrieval. Most uterine perforations occur at the time of insertion; however, partial perforation with subsequent delayed complete perforation may also occur. This case emphasises the importance of a full workup for a missing IUD and that, if incidentally found, IUDs can be removed safely laparoscopically in conjunction with another procedure.