RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Intrauterine fragmentation of Gyne T380®: an uncommon complication JF Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care JO J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group SP 175 OP 176 DO 10.1783/1471189041261410 VO 30 IS 3 A1 Anagha Nadgir A1 Deborah Beere A1 Keith Barker YR 2004 UL http://jfprhc.bmj.com/content/30/3/175.abstract AB A case of intrauterine fragmentation of a Gyne T380® intrauterine device (IUD) is described that was detected during removal of the device. Pelvic ultrasound failed to detect the fragment. Subsequently the woman reported spontaneous expulsion of the device. A description of this uncommon complication of IUD use, diagnosis, management and the need for awareness of the possibility of spontaneous expulsion of the fragment are discussed.