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Case Reports
. 2013 Apr;3(2):274-6.
doi: 10.4103/2141-9248.113678.

An unusual presentation of perforated intrauterine contraceptive device

Su Mbamara  1 , Io Omojuwa
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Case Reports

An unusual presentation of perforated intrauterine contraceptive device

Su Mbamara et al. Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Contraception is an essential component of sexual and reproductive health issues, especially in Nigeria, which has a high fertility rate. The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is one of the most frequently used contraceptive methods. Countless researches have helped establish the fact that an intrauterine device IUCD is a safe and effective contraceptive method for most women regardless of their health status. However, many complications associated with the IUCD have also been described. In this report, we present an unusual complication of the IUCD in which the device perforated the uterus and migrated to the ileum, with the IUCD string still visible per vaginum.

Keywords: Ileum; Intrauterine contraceptive device; Perforation; String; Unusual; Uterus presentation.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Figure 1
Surgeon pulling out the intrauterine contraceptive device from the intestine
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Figure 2
Adhesions being separated
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