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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Successful Laparoscopic Management of a Migrated Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in the Pelvic Cavity: A Case Report

  AUTHORS: Tompeen Isidore, Inna Rakya, Tchounzou Robert, Neng Humphry, Mangala Georges, Tchenté Charlotte, Mboudou Emile

  KEYWORDS: IUD, Ectopic Migration, Contraception, Laparoscopy

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.14 No.1, January 17, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Background: An Intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting reversible contraceptive commonly used in clinical practice. Its insertion in the uterus is simple and safe. But sometimes, complications can occur. Case Report: Herein, we report a case of successful laparoscopic removal of a missing IUD Copper-T, mis-inserted in a 32-year-old woman, 4 months after she delivered by caesarian section, and presented persistent lower abdominal pain lasting 6 months. Uterine ultrasound was unremarkable, but a plain abdominopelvic X-ray confirmed the presence of the Copper-T inside the abdominal cavity. Conclusion: Insertion of IUD is simple and safe. When the diagnosis of uterine perforation following its insertion is clinically suspected and radiologically confirmed, laparoscopy, when available, remains one of the best options for removal.