title: A rare case of ileal embedding by an intrauterine device.
abstract: Ileal penetration by a copper-bearing intrauterine device (IUD) is a rare but serious potential complication. This paper reports the case of a 30-year-old gravida 4 para 3 woman with ileal embedding by an IUD. Laparoscopy was performed on the patient 4 months after the insertion of the IUD. When the tail of the IUD was seen during laparoscopy protruding outside the small bowel, the device was removed through a 1-cm incision in the ileum by laparotomy. This report demonstrates a rare case of ileal embedding of an IUD.
authors.affiliation: Sara Hatun Dogumevi, Elazig, Turkey.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ingec
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kumtepe
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kadanali
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ozdiller
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler