title: Secondary vesical calculus resulting from migration of an intrauterine contraceptive device.
abstract: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is the commonest form of contraception used in view of less systemic side effects. However, there are a multitude of local complications caused by it. Of all the local complications described, migration of the device into adjacent organs is the most morbid of all complications. A patient presenting with history of loss or disappearance of the intrauterine contraceptive device accompanied by urinary symptoms should raise the doubt of a migrated device with the formation of a secondary calculus. This prompts further radiological investigations and merits surgical intervention either endourologically or by open surgery depending upon the merits of the case. A case report elucidating this fact is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dr. Vagholkar Hospital, Annapurna Niwas, 229 Ghantali Road, Thane 400602, India.
authors.forename: Suvarna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vagholkar
authors.forename: Ketan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vagholkar