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IUD perforation and embedment within omentum: A rare and perplexing incidence
Azadeh Tarafdari1, Mahrooz Malek2, Elaheh Pahlevan Falahy1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Abstract:
Intrauterine devices rarely fail, which results in pregnancy. Meanwhile, these devices can perforate uterine and migrate through abdomen. Our case experienced IUD failure and perforation simultaneously, and the device was embedded in omentum and shifted rapidly, which made it hard to localize and could only be removed using ultrasonography guidance.
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