Laparoscopic removal of a perforating intrauterine device mimicking chronic appendicitis.

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A

Klinikum Deggendorf, Klinik für Visceral-, Thorax-, und Gefässchirurgie, Deggendorf, Germany.

Published: August 2008

The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a common form of reversible birth control. One of the rare, but serious, complications is uterine perforation. In this paper, we report a case of a patient who underwent laparoscopy for presumed chronic appendicitis. Intraoperatively, uterine perforation by the IUD was found. The IUD was removed laparoscopically. The postoperative course was uneventful.

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