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Challenges in Management of Misplaced Intrauterine Devices: A Case Series and Review of Literature

Authors :
Alpana Singh
Divya Chauhan
Ayalur Gopalakrishnan Radhika
Source :
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 13, Iss 10, Pp QD03-QD05 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited, 2019.

Abstract

Intrauterine Devices (IUD) have many advantages over other methods of contraception. At the same time, some complications may also occur. Missing string of IUD is a common problem and an IUD in uterus is easily removed by hysteroscopy. However, embedment of IUD in myometrium may pose challenges. Perforation of uterus by IUD is another serious complication. Hereby three such enlightening cases are presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2249782X and 0973709X
Volume :
13
Issue :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f80bd3aaa9444568b4756625a1b986f1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/42163.13197