An Unusual Case of a Forgotten Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Which was Found Embedded in the Rectosigmoid Colon
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An intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is an effective, safe and convenient contraceptive method. It can cause serious complications like uterine perforation during the insertion process. The perforation of the bowel by the IUD is usually symptomatic, but asymptomatic colon perforation has rarely been reported. We are reporting one such case of a forgotten IUD, which perforated through the uterine wall into the rectosigmoid colon and was found incidentally during hysterectomy. An Unusual Case of a Forgotten Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Which was Found Embedded in the Rectosigmoid Colon
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