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What is the fate of the missing intrauterine contraceptive device?
Bolanle O Ibitoye1, Ademola A Aremu, Mayomi A Onuwaje
1Department of Radiology, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. bobitoye@yahoo.com
Abstract:
An intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is one of the most common forms of contraception in use worldwide today. It is associated with a myriad of problems and complications, one of which is the missing IUCD. It is a known fact that IUCDs can perforate the uterus resulting in its subsequent relocation in other organs within the pelvis and the abdomen. This study showed that more than 50% of clinically diagnosed cases of a missing IUCD are still located within the endometrial cavity. It is therefore being proposed that a clinical diagnosis of 'missing string' be made until adequate radiological investigations, such as ultrasonography, plain X-rays and computerized tomography, have been carried out.
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