| Lost intrauterine contraceptive device inserted 42 years before: a case report. | |
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PMID: 21485737 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The management of a lost abdominal intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is discussed together with a review of the relevant literature. THE CASE: The IUD is one of the most commonly used, effective, cheap and safe methods of contraception in Turkey. However, IUD insertion may result in uterine perforation which may lead to a variety of abdominal complications or can remain asymptomatic in the abdomen for a long time without causing any complications. An asymptomatic case of a woman with an IUD inserted 42 years before is presented. To the best of our knowledge this is the longest time an IUD (found by X-ray) has been localized in the abdomen. CONCLUSION: We suggest that in asymptomatic patients with an IUD localized in the abdomen, the risks of both operating and not operating should be discussed thoroughly and in such cases, follow-up without surgery may be considered as an alternative approach. |
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Authors:
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S D Sezer; A R Odabaşi; M Küçük; H Yüksel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology Volume: 38 ISSN: 0390-6663 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-04-13 Completed Date: 2011-06-07 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802110 Medline TA: Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 90-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adnan Menderes University, Aydm, Turkey. sdemircan@adu.edu.tr |
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Abdominal Cavity
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radiography Female Humans Intrauterine Device Migration* Intrauterine Devices* Middle Aged |
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