Removal of intra-abdominal mislocated intrauterine devices by laparoscopy

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2011

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

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Özet

This retrospective study was carried out on 15 patients who underwent laparoscopy for the removal of a mislocated IUD from 2003 to 2009. The mean duration of usage of an IUD was 16.1 months. The IUD was found in the Pouch of Douglas in six patients; in the posterior wall of the uterus in three patients; in the adnexa in three patients; in the omentum in two patients and it was embedded in the rectal serosa in one patient. The types of the IUDs were TCu-380A (n == 13) and Mirena<SU (R)</SU (n == 2). The mean laparoscopic operation time was 25 min. No major complications occurred. A second ancillary port was required in three patients. All patients were discharged within 24 h. Laparoscopic removal of the intra-abdominal IUD must be the first choice of therapy. If possible, a single ancillary port should be preferred for the removal of mislocated IUDs. We advise that surgical removal and surgical risk should be discussed with the patients, even if asymptomatic.</.

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Intrauterine device, intra-abdominal IUD, laparoscopy, single ancillary port

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JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

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Q4

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Q3

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31

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7

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