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Abstract
The generally accepted indications for removal of an intra-abdominal intrauterine device (IUD) are: a) a closed variety of IUD, b) medicated IUDs with copper or hormone release, and c) a medico-legal or psychological problem. A perforated IUD can be left in the peritoneal cavity if it is made of non-irritating plastic. The copper IUD causes adhesions, but these lead to few cases of serious complications. The reason for removal of the IUD stems only from the fear of adhesion formation. Our experience, supported by the literature, leads us to believe that this indication should no longer be accepted.Entities:
Keywords: Adhesions; Asia; Case Studies; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--complications; Developed Countries; Diseases; Examinations And Diagnoses; Family Planning; Family Planning Programs; Israel; Iud--complications; Mediterranean Countries; Perforations; Postpartum Programs; Pregnancy; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Retention; Signs And Symptoms; Studies; Uterine Perforation; Western Asia
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Year: 1991 PMID： 1825971 DOI： 10.1016/0010-7824(91)90128-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Contraception ISSN： 0010-7824 Impact factor: 3.375