Ectopic pregnancy and the intrauterine contraceptive device.
The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is greater among patients with IUD in situ than among women in general. Four cases are reported, and the clinical implications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007813:Laparotomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery