title: Laparoscopic removal of a perforating intrauterine device mimicking chronic appendicitis.
abstract: The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a common form of reversible birth control. One of the rare, but serious, complications is uterine perforation. In this paper, we report a case of a patient who underwent laparoscopy for presumed chronic appendicitis. Intraoperatively, uterine perforation by the IUD was found. The IUD was removed laparoscopically. The postoperative course was uneventful.
authors: Klinikum Deggendorf, Klinik für Visceral-, Thorax-, und Gefässchirurgie, Deggendorf, Germany.
authors: Stefan M
authors: SM
authors: Brunner
authors: Andreas
authors: A
authors: Comman
authors: Peter
authors: P
authors: Gaetzschmann
authors: Bianca
authors: B
authors: Kipf
authors: Matthias
authors: M
authors: Behrend
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology*