TRANSUTERINE MIGRATION AND BOWEL INJURY AS A COMPLICATION OF INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE

CANDAN İLTEMİR DUVAN, ÖMER BAYRAK, DİLEK DOĞAN, NİLGÜN ÖZTÜRK TURHAN

Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine - 2006;12(1):58-59

Ankara-Turkey

 

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a widely accepted method of contraception. Although IUD is one of the most effective contraceptive methods, the migration of it from the uterus is a rare but an extremely serious complication. The aim of this report is to emphasize the management and therapy of this complication.