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Vesicocervical fistula: rare complication secondary to intrauterine device (Lippes loop) erosion

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We report a case of vesicocervical fistula following intrauterine device (Lippes loop) erosion following insertion 45 years ago. Vesicocervical fistula was suspected clinically. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of a foreign body. Biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to rule out malignancies of the urogenital tract. The fistula was managed by laparotomy, hysterectomy, and bladder flap closure. We report this case because of its rarity.

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C. Magudapathi: initiation of the paper, management of the patient, manuscript writing and editing; R. Manickam: management; K. Thangavelu: case study, manuscript writing.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Nethaji Road, Coimbatore, 641037, India

    Chandrakala Magudapathi & Kavitha Thangavelu

  2. Department of Urology, G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Nethaji Road, Coimbatore, India

    Ramalingam Manickam

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Magudapathi, C., Manickam, R. & Thangavelu, K. Vesicocervical fistula: rare complication secondary to intrauterine device (Lippes loop) erosion. Int Urogynecol J 26, 927–929 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2667-z

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