Translocation of an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device: Incidental Finding in the Rectosigmoid Colon

The presence of an intrauterine device (IUD) within the colon is rare. Complications have been reported with IUDs among which uterine perforation. Translocation of IUDs to the uterine cavity, to the bladder and also through the wall of the bowel, and sigmoid colon has been reported. We believe there...

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Main Authors: R. Vilallonga, N. Rodriguez, M. Vilchez, M. Armengol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/404160
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