Related Experiment Videos
[The Dalkon Shield, a forgotten device, responsible for actinomycosis]
C M Badis1, M Hayen, el-H Nadia
1Centre de Maternité et de Néonatalogie La Rabta Tunis.
La Tunisie Medicale
|July 14, 2000
Summary
A forgotten Dalkon Shield caused actinomycosis infection in a 55-year-old patient. This case highlights the importance of diagnosing and managing such rare complications.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Device Complications
Background:
- The Dalkon Shield, an intrauterine device, has a history of associated complications.
- Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection that can occur in various body sites.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old patient presented with actinomycosis infection attributed to a retained Dalkon Shield.
- The intrauterine device had been forgotten in situ for an extended period.
Findings:
- The retained Dalkon Shield served as a nidus for the development of actinomycosis.
- Diagnosis involved a combination of clinical suspicion and microbiological confirmation.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for long-term complications from retained intrauterine devices.
- Effective management requires prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy for actinomycosis.