title: IUD perforation leading to obstructive nephropathy necessitating nephrectomy: a rare complication.
abstract: A rare case of uterine perforation leading to ureter obstruction and ultimately to nephrectomy is presented to emphasize the importance of a careful IUD insertion technique and follow-up of IUD patients. Complications of this kind can be avoided by prompt localization of 'missing' IUDs by ultrasonography of X-ray.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Timonen
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kurppa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009392:Nephrectomy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000209:etiology*