The role of echosonography in diagnosing IUD complications.
One hundred and one healthy women with intrauterine devices (IUDs) were studied by echosonography; 46 women had Multiload Cu375 IUD (group I), 30 Ginetik TCu220 IUD (group II) and 25 Lippes loop IUD (group III). In groups I and II echosonography was performed 30 minutes, 30 days and 3 and 6 months following insertion. Group III was investigated only when complications developed. Echosonography showed high accuracy in detecting IUD expulsion or incorrect position, and pregnancy in the IUD wearer.
Khomassuridze
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Zhordania Institute of Human Reproduction, Tbilissi, Georgia, USSR.
Tsertsvadze
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GL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007433:Intrauterine Device Expulsion; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography