Ultrasound localisation of intra-uterine contraceptive devices and associated pathology.
Ultrasound examination of 100 consecutive outpatients, referred with lost or broken threads, showed a higher incidence of both translocation and pelvic infection than previously reported, and further studies using control groups are necessary.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology