Perforation of uterus by the GyneFix intrauterine contraceptive device.
A case of intrauterine perforation by a GyneFix contraceptive device in a 29-year-old parous woman is described. It is the first report of uterine perforation by the frameless, anchored GyneFix in the UK since its introduction here in 1997. Perforation was diagnosed 12 days after insertion and was complicated by visceral perforation and infection.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery