The role of multimodality radiological imaging in extrauterine misplaced IUCD: A case report
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2020-12
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Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is among the commonly used contraceptive methods in the world including sub-Saharan
Africa but have been associated with a number of complications that although rare, can occur. Uterine perforation is the most
serious complication of the IUCD. Surgical management is required in cases with complete uterine perforation, in which the IUCD
is partially or completely within the peritoneal cavity. We present a case of a 27year old para 2 woman reporting with mild lower
abdominal pains and the absence of IUCD string in the vagina after its insertion following evacuation of the uterus 2 years prior to
this study. With the utilization of multiple imaging modalities, an exploratory laparotomy was done to remove the migrated IUCD
and repair of the perforated bowel and urinary bladder.
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This article is published by Ajol,Info and is also available at,DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2020/v24i4.21
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Afr J Reprod Health 2020; 24[4]: 213-217