| Literature DB >> 6481117 |
C M Asuncion, D C Cinti, H B Hawkins.
Abstract
The use of an intrauterine device (IUD) is associated with the presence of actinomyces in the female genital tract. Since IUD use is currently so prevalent, IUD-related pelvic inflammatory disease occasionally spreads to the rest of the abdomen. Two patients with abdominal actinomycosis in association with an IUD illustrate the problem; we review the general problem.Entities:
Keywords: Bacterial And Fungal Diseases; Case Studies; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods--complications; Diseases; Drugs; Family Planning; Gynecologic Surgery; Hysterectomy; Infections; Iud, Unmedicated; Iud--complications; Laparotomy; Menopause; Pelvic Infections; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Studies; Surgery; Treatment; Urogenital Surgery
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Year: 1984 PMID： 6481117
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol ISSN： 0192-0790 Impact factor: 3.062