Secondary Vesical Calculus Resulting from Migration of an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device. (18th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vagholkar, Suvarna; Vagholkar, Ketan
• Other Names: Gbolade B. A. Academic Editor.; Nasu K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-18
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/603193
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is the commonest form of contraception used in view of less systemic side effects. However, there are a multitude of local complications caused by it. Of all the local complications described, migration of the device into adjacent organs is the most morbid of all complications. A patient presenting with history of loss or disappearance of the intrauterine contraceptive device accompanied by urinary symptoms should raise the doubt of a migrated device with the formation of a secondary calculus. This prompts further radiological investigations and merits surgical intervention either endourologically or by open surgery depending upon the merits of the case. A case report elucidating this fact is presented.