title: An unusual presentation of perforated intrauterine contraceptive device.
abstract: Contraception is an essential component of sexual and reproductive health issues, especially in Nigeria, which has a high fertility rate. The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is one of the most frequently used contraceptive methods. Countless researches have helped establish the fact that an intrauterine device IUCD is a safe and effective contraceptive method for most women regardless of their health status. However, many complications associated with the IUCD have also been described. In this report, we present an unusual complication of the IUCD in which the device perforated the uterus and migrated to the ileum, with the IUCD string still visible per vaginum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Abuja Clinics Ltd., Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria.
authors.forename: Su
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mbamara
authors.forename: Io
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Omojuwa
keywords: Ileum; Intrauterine contraceptive device; Perforation; String; Unusual; Uterus presentation
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