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Case report
Translocation of a Copper 7 intra-uterine contraceptive device with subsequent penetration of the caecum: Case report and review
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  1. Pranab Sarkar, MRCOG, MOG, MFFP, Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  1. Correspondence Pranab Sarkar, Locum Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, BB2 3HH, UK.

Abstract

A case of translocated Copper 7 intra-uterine contraceptive device with impending caecal penetration is reported and discussed.

  • failed laparoscopy
  • impending caecal penetration
  • intrauterine device
  • perforation and migration
  • retrieval via laparotomy

https://doi.org/10.1783/147118900101194391

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