Strangulated intestinal obstruction caused by ectopic intrauterine device: a case report.

An intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a widely utilized contraceptive method. However, in rare instances, it may lead to severe complications such as strangulated intestinal obstruction. This paper presents a case involving an elderly female patient who developed acute abdominal pain and was subsequently diagnosed with strangulated intestinal obstruction attributed to an ectopic IUCD.