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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
What is the fate of the missing intrauterine contraceptive device?
Tropical Doctor, Volume 39, No. 4, Year 2009
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Description
An intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is one of the most common forms of contraception in use worldwide today. It is associated with a myriad of problems and complications, one of which is the missing IUCD. It is a known fact that IUCDs can perforate the uterus resulting in its subsequent relocation in other organs within the pelvis and the abdomen. This study showed that more than 50% of clinically diagnosed cases of a missing IUCD are still located within the endometrial cavity. It is therefore being proposed that a clinical diagnosis of ‘missing string’ be made until adequate radiological investigations, such as ultrasonography, plain X-rays and computerized tomography, have been carried out. © 2009, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Ibitoye, Bolanle Olubunmi
United States, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Aremu, Ademola Adegoke
Nigeria, Ogbomoso
Ladoke Akintola University
Onuwaje, Mayomi
United States, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ayoola, Oluwagbemiga Oluwole
United States, Ife
Obafemi Awolowo University
Statistics
Citations: 7
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1258/td.2009.090045
ISSN:
00494755
e-ISSN:
17581133
Research Areas
Sexual And Reproductive Health