Abstract
Intra-abdominal displacement of an intrauterine device (IUD) is a rare but serious complication. This is a case report of a 44-year-old woman who was referred to a surgical department with intermittent abdominal pain. Gynaecological examination and ultrasound failed to identify the patient's IUD. An abdominal CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of the intra-abdominally migrated IUD and the device was extracted by laparoscopy. Surgical removal of the migrating IUD is recommended to prevent long-term complications such as intra-abdominal adhesions, organ perforation, and fistula formation.
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
|---|---|
| Artikelnummer | V10220618 |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 185 |
| Udgave nummer | 14 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 1348 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 27 feb. 2023 |