Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Bret Guidry

Publications

• Special Issue Article
  Retrieval of an Intrauterine Device Embedded in an Ovary and the Small Intestine
  Author(s): Christopher M Tarney and Bret GuidryChristopher M Tarney and Bret Guidry
  
  The Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) to include the copper T380A IUD and levonorgestrel intrauterine system are effective reversible contraceptives options for women. A well-known but infrequent complication of the IUD is uterine perforation. Most uterine perforations occur at the time of IUD insertion but can also occur spontaneously after placement. IUDs located within the abdomen have potential to cause significant morbidity for patients to include perforation into surrounding structures such as the omentum, mesentery, small intestine, colon, and ovaries. Surgical management should be pursued upon confirmation of uterine perforation prevent sequel. Most misplaced IUDs can be managed by laparoscopic retrieval; however, laparotomy may be required when there is extensive adhesive disease. We present a case of a 28-year-old female who required laparotomy to remove a copper T380A IUD embedde.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920.1000347

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