Intravesical migration of an intrauterine device detected in a pregnant woman

Authors

  • Migraci Tosun Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
  • Handan Celik Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
  • Erhan Yavuz Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey
  • Mehmet B. Çetinkaya Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.938

Abstract

The intrauterine device (IUD) is common method of contraception
among women because of its low cost and high efficacy.
Perforations are possible; most perforations occur at the time of
insertion, yet the complication can occur with a previously inserted
IUD. Perforation of the bladder by an IUD is extremely rare. In
this report, we present a case in which the IUD perforated the
uterus and migrated to the bladder. At the time of the diagnosis,
the patient was 8 weeks pregnant.

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Author Biographies

Migraci Tosun, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey

Handan Celik, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey

Erhan Yavuz, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey

Mehmet B. Çetinkaya, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun, Turkey

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How to Cite

Tosun, M., Celik, H., Yavuz, E., & Çetinkaya, M. B. (2013). Intravesical migration of an intrauterine device detected in a pregnant woman. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 4(5), E141-E143. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.938

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 5 (2010): CUAJ October

Section

Case Report

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