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Uterine perforation by GyneFix frameless IUD: two case reports
J D Gandhi1, J Whitmore, M N Iskander
1Department of Gynaecology, Southport District General Hospital, Towns Lane, Kew, Southport PR8 6NJ, UK.
The Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
|November 30, 2002
Abstract:
Two cases of uterine perforation are described, occurring 11 days and 4 months, respectively, after the insertion of GyneFix, a frameless intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD). In both the cases initial ultrasound scan showed the intra-uterine position of the device. Removal of the IUD, either by laparoscopy or laparotomy, had to be carried out. Awareness of this complication, insertion of GyneFix by a trained operator, appropriateness of ultrasound scan monitoring and possible underreporting of this complication are discussed.