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Intrauterine devices and risk of uterine perforation: current perspectives
Sam Rowlands1, Emeka Oloto2, David H Horwell3
1Centre of Postgraduate Medical Research and Education, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Dorset, UK.
Abstract:
Uterine perforation is an uncommon complication of intrauterine device insertion, with an incidence of one in 1,000 insertions. Perforation may be complete, with the device totally in the abdominal cavity, or partial, with the device to varying degrees within the uterine wall. Some studies show a positive association between lactation and perforation, but a causal relationship has not been established. Very rarely, a device may perforate into bowel or the urinary tract. Perforated intrauterine devices can generally be removed successfully at laparoscopy.
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