title: Rectal perforation with an intrauterine device: a case report.
abstract: A 27-year-old woman presented for routine examination 1 year after intrauterine device (IUD) placement; strings were not visualized. The device was found to be penetrating through the rectal mucosa. It was removed easily through the rectum during an examination under anesthesia. Perforated IUDs with rectal involvement require thoughtful surgical planning to optimize outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
authors.forename: Courtney
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Eichengreen
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
authors.forename: Haley
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Landwehr
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Electronic address: lisa.goldthwaite@ucdenver.edu.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Goldthwaite
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
authors.forename: Kristina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tocce
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D058736:Intrauterine Device Migration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*
keywords: Complications; Intrauterine device; Perforation; Rectum