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.
Original language | Danish |
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Article number | V10220618 |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 185 |
Issue number | 14 |
Pages (from-to) | 1348 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 27 Feb 2023 |