2003
DOI: 10.1080/0144361031000122688
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Unrecognised perforation of the uterus into bladder by an IUD

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“…Uterine perforation is a known complication of IUD insertion with a rate of approximately 1.2 per 1,000 insertions, with the bladder being a particularly rare site [1]. This case illustrates that an extrauterine IUD continued to migrate even after the initial perforation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 88%
“…Uterine perforation is a known complication of IUD insertion with a rate of approximately 1.2 per 1,000 insertions, with the bladder being a particularly rare site [1]. This case illustrates that an extrauterine IUD continued to migrate even after the initial perforation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 88%
“…23 When the IUD migrates outside the uterus, it can lead to additional complications, such as bowel or bladder perforation. 24 In addition, in a hormone-containing IUD, the serum hormone levels can be up to 10 times higher when the IUD is in a peritoneal location than when it is intrauterine. When an IUD cannot be visualized sonographically, a plain radiograph of the abdomen can help in localizing the IUD ( Figure 2).…”
Section: Uterine Perforationmentioning
confidence: 99%