Misplaced intrauterine contraceptive devices: common errors; uncommon complications.
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چکیده
Contraception is essential in a developing country like India. Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCDs) are amongst the most frequently used methods of contraception. The patients with misplaced IUCDs may present with pregnancies or 'lost strings' or they may remain asymptomatic.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
دوره 7 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013