Long-Term Retained Lippes Loop Intrauterine Device Causes Vesicouterine Fistula

Sean A Briceno1, Matthew R Brown1, Andrew B Herson1

  • 1Urology, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, USA.

Cureus
|May 30, 2023
PubMed
Summary

A retained intrauterine device (IUD) caused a vesicouterine fistula (VUF) in a patient with a history of cervical cancer. This case emphasizes careful management of retained IUDs to prevent serious complications.