Cervical perforation by the strings of a levonorgestrel releasing-intrauterine system: a case report.
A very rare case of perforation of the uterine cervix by the strings of a levonorgestrel releasing-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) in a 47-year-old woman is presented. The method to retrieve the strings back into the cervical canal, leaving the LNG-IUS in situ, is described. We suggest that the threads of an intrauterine contraceptive occasionally may penetrate tissue like setons do, when used for treatment of fistulae.
* Family Planning Unit.
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D002584:Cervix Uteri; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D008875:Middle Aged; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D016912:Levonorgestrel