| Appendix perforation by an intrauterine contraceptive device. | |
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PMID: 10690669 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Perforation of the uterus by an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a rare, and serious complication, occurring in 1/350 to 1/2500 insertions. Perforation by IUDs can involve several neighboring organs such as the bladder and rectosigmoid. We report two cases of IUD perforations involving the appendix, both inserted during lactation. The first case is an asymptomatic patient in early pregnancy and the second is a woman whose original presentation was chronic lower abdominal pain. The presence of copper in the abdominal cavity can lead to adhesion formation and subsequent abdominal pain, bowel obstruction or infertility. Thus, we believe that when an IUD is located in the abdominal cavity it should be removed even in an asymptomatic patient. In addition, these cases might suggest postponing the use of this contraceptive method in lactating women. |
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Authors:
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E Ohana; E Sheiner; E Leron; M Mazor |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology Volume: 88 ISSN: 0301-2115 ISO Abbreviation: Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. Publication Date: 2000 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-03-10 Completed Date: 2000-03-10 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375672 Medline TA: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol Country: IRELAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 129-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. |
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Abdominal Pain Adult Appendectomy Appendix / injuries*, radiography Female Gestational Age Humans Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects* Lactation Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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