A Forgotten Migrated Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Is Not Always Innocent: A Case Report. (3rd August 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brar, Ranjeet; Doddi, Sudeendra; Ramasamy, Anand; Sinha, Prakash
• Other Names: Salerno T. A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-08-03
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/740642
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : The incidence of transuterine perforation and migration of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCDs) into the abdominal cavity has been estimated at less than 0.1%. It has been suggested that intraperitoneal IUCD have low morbidity and may be left in situ. We report the first case of closed loop small bowel obstruction due to migration of a " Saf-T-Coil " IUCD into the abdominal cavity, where it became embedded in the omentum and ultimately, 31 years after deployment, coiled both arms around a loop of ileum. This late complication underlines the dangers of intra-abdominal foreign bodies, even when chemically and biologically inert.