title: Laparoscopic removal of intrauterine devices with retracted threads.
abstract: Sixteen women had intrauterine devices (IUDs) with retracted threads. If an IUD with retracted thread is located within the uterus or intramurally, hysteroscopic removal is advisable. If it is located intraabdominally, laparoscopic removal is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vejle Hospital, Denmark.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kristoffersen
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hald
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gregersen
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007327:Insufflation; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010535:Laparoscopy