Silent uterine perforation by an IUCD inserted during the puerperium.
A 38-year-old lady, with a history of recent caesarean section, was diagnosed with a silent uterine perforation by a copper intrauterine contraceptive device under fluoroscopic examination. The incidence of uterine perforation and the increased risk in the puerperium are discussed. The use of ultrasound as the first line investigation is recommended.
Radiology Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, East Sussex, UK. hugh.harvey@bsuh.nhs.uk
Hugh
H
Harvey
Jonathan
J
Richenberg
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology*