2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102547
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Intraperitoneal migration of an intrauterine device (IUD): A case report

Abstract: Introduction The IUD is one of the most widely used reversible, long-term contraceptive methods in the world. About 80% of IUDs are found in the peritoneal cavity after uterine perforation. Case report A 27-year-old female patient presented with chronic pelvic pain with minimal metrorrhagia for 8 months on IUD. On examination, there was no IUD thread. Pelvic ultrasound showed a hypoechoic, heterogeneous, poorly limited formation measuring 3 × 2.68 cm. Abdominal-pelvic C… Show more

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“…The symptoms of uterine perforation vary depending on the location of the IUCD [3]. IUCD perforation into bowel structures may cause a triad of abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea [4].…”
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“…The symptoms of uterine perforation vary depending on the location of the IUCD [3]. IUCD perforation into bowel structures may cause a triad of abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea [4].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…IUCD perforation into bowel structures may cause a triad of abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea [4]. However, 85% of the reported cases in the literature were asymptomatic [3].…”
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“…Large studies confirm that most perforations are either asymptomatic or associated with mild symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, mild pain or both, combined with unintended pregnancy [ 1 , 7 ]. Despite 85% of reported cases of asymptomatic perforations at the time of diagnosis, there are certain medical situations when clinical examination can identify fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, urinary tract infection, occlusive syndrome or peritonitis as serious complications of IUD perforation [ 10 , 11 ].…”
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confidence: 99%