title: Surgical options for the retrieval of a migrated intrauterine contraceptive device.
abstract: The intrauterine contraceptive device is a popular form of contraception for women; however, it does carry a rare but serious risk of migration into the myometrium and then into the peritoneal cavity. We report an unusual case of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) migrating through the uterus into the peritoneal cavity and subsequently into the sigmoid colon, which was finally retrieved laparoscopically. We also discuss three different methods for the retrieval of a migrated IUCD: colonoscopy, hysteroscopy and laparoscopy and compare and contrast each method.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, UK venki32@hotmail.com.
authors: Venkatesh
authors: V
authors: Subramanian
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, UK.
authors: Pandelis
authors: P
authors: Athanasias
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, UK.
authors: Shreelata
authors: S
authors: Datta
authors: Department of General Surgery, Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals, St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, UK.
authors: Aziz
authors: A
authors: Anjum
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, UK.
authors: Carolyn
authors: C
authors: Croucher