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Asymptomatic ileal perforation of an intrauterine device

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Case report

A 43-year old para three woman had a total abdominal hysterectomy for severe menorrhagia. During the procedure, a copper intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) ‘TCu 380A’ was found extruding from within the small bowel lumen and partly perforating into the posterior uterine wall. The apparent insertion of the IUD was asymptomatic and she remained asymptomatic for a period of 8 years prior to presentation.

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This is a report of an asymptomatic perforation into the ileum discovered during a hysterectomy after an asymptomatic period of 8 years in situ.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DH, UK

    S. Disu

  2. Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB, UK

    A. Boret

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Disu, S., Boret, A. Asymptomatic ileal perforation of an intrauterine device. Arch Gynecol Obstet 269, 230–231 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-003-0566-x

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