A rare complication of positioning of an IUD represented by utero-vesical puncture is reported in a woman of 37 who was using this contraceptive technique for the first time. The IUD was removed endoscopically, about 2 years after its positioning. The observation was an almost chance event by echography performed for vague pains in the suprapubic region.A rare complication of IUD positioning, utero-vesical puncture, is reported in a 37-year old woman who had utilized this contraceptive method for the 1st time. The IUD was removed endoscopically, about 2 years after insertion. The observation was a chance event when echography was performed because the patient complained of vague pains in the suprapubic region. (author's modified)
[Utero-vesical perforation caused by an IUD]
PORPIGLIA, Francesco;FONTANA, Dario
1990-01-01
Abstract
A rare complication of positioning of an IUD represented by utero-vesical puncture is reported in a woman of 37 who was using this contraceptive technique for the first time. The IUD was removed endoscopically, about 2 years after its positioning. The observation was an almost chance event by echography performed for vague pains in the suprapubic region.A rare complication of IUD positioning, utero-vesical puncture, is reported in a 37-year old woman who had utilized this contraceptive method for the 1st time. The IUD was removed endoscopically, about 2 years after insertion. The observation was a chance event when echography was performed because the patient complained of vague pains in the suprapubic region. (author's modified)
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