title: Vesicocervical fistula: rare complication secondary to intrauterine device (Lippes loop) erosion.
abstract: We report a case of vesicocervical fistula following intrauterine device (Lippes loop) erosion following insertion 45 years ago. Vesicocervical fistula was suspected clinically. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of a foreign body. Biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to rule out malignancies of the urogenital tract. The fistula was managed by laparotomy, hysterectomy, and bladder flap closure. We report this case because of its rarity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Nethaji Road, Coimbatore, 641037, India, chandrakala_m@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Chandrakala
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Magudapathi
authors.forename: Ramalingam
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Manickam
authors.forename: Kavitha
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thangavelu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014599:Uterus