Removal of intra-abdominal intrauterine contraceptive devices.
Thirteen cases of misplaced intrauterine contraceptive devices removed from the abdominal cavity over a two year period at the Chelsea Hospital for Women, are reviewed. Five of the six plastic devices were removable laparoscopically but all the copper containing devices required a laparotomy for removal because of an omental or peritoneal reaction.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011247:Pregnancy; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology