title: Missing intrauterine contraceptive device presenting with strings at the anus.
abstract: The rare condition of strings of a missing intrauterine contraceptive device presenting at the anus is described. Partial removal was achieved via the rectum and this was followed by a normal uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.
authors.affiliation: Mount Hope Women's Hospital, Champs Fleurs, Trinidad.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramsewak
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rahaman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Persad
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Narayansingh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology*