2017
DOI: 10.14740/jcgo453w
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Tubal Migration of Intrauterine Device: A Report of a Rare Case of Trauma-Induced Migration Leading to Acute Abdomen

Abstract: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most commonly used reversible contraceptive methods. They are a highly effective and safe tool of contraception but might carry some uncommon complications including device migration. Trauma-induced trans-tubal migration has not been reported before. We encountered a 26-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department (ED) with left iliac fossa pain, 1 day following a fall-down trauma. She had a history of uneventful IUD insertion 3 months prior to presentation. In t… Show more

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