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Published on: October 12, 2017
Secondary vesical calculus resulting from migration of an intrauterine contraceptive device
Suvarna Vagholkar1, Ketan Vagholkar
1Department of Surgery, Dr. Vagholkar Hospital, Annapurna Niwas, 229 Ghantali Road, Thane 400602, India.
Abstract:
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is the commonest form of contraception used in view of less systemic side effects. However, there are a multitude of local complications caused by it. Of all the local complications described, migration of the device into adjacent organs is the most morbid of all complications. A patient presenting with history of loss or disappearance of the intrauterine contraceptive device accompanied by urinary symptoms should raise the doubt of a migrated device with the formation of a secondary calculus. This prompts further radiological investigations and merits surgical intervention either endourologically or by open surgery depending upon the merits of the case. A case report elucidating this fact is presented.
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