title: Location and removal of misplaced or embedded intrauterine devices by hysteroscopy.
abstract: Hysterosopic examinations were performed on 22 patients for IUDs suspected of being misplaced or embedded. Devices included 11 Majzlin springs, nine Lippes loops and two other types. Preoperative preparation and hysteroscopic techniques for extraction are described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus