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Published on: January 17, 2019
Surgical options for the retrieval of a migrated intrauterine contraceptive device
Venkatesh Subramanian1, Pandelis Athanasias2, Shreelata Datta2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, UK venki32@hotmail.com.
Abstract:
The intrauterine contraceptive device is a popular form of contraception for women; however, it does carry a rare but serious risk of migration into the myometrium and then into the peritoneal cavity. We report an unusual case of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) migrating through the uterus into the peritoneal cavity and subsequently into the sigmoid colon, which was finally retrieved laparoscopically. We also discuss three different methods for the retrieval of a migrated IUCD: colonoscopy, hysteroscopy and laparoscopy and compare and contrast each method.
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