ArticleBMJ case reports2023
Intrauterine device migration into the bladder leading to stones formation.
Article in BMJ case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- An intrauterine device disappeared for nine years: a rare case report and literature review.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- An incidental finding of an ectopic intrauterine device (IUD) in the urinary bladder wall in a female presented with missed abortion.Radiology case reports · 2025Article
- Vesicovaginal fistula and bladder calculus formation secondary to long-term retention of an intrauterine device.IJU case reports · 2024Article
- Intrauterine Contraceptive Device Migrated in the Urinary Tract: Case Report and Extensive Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Migration of an intrauterine device to the posterior urethra with stone formation: a case report.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- A Case Report of Intrauterine Device Migration: Uterine Penetration and Bladder Involvement with Secondary Stones 3 Years Post-Insertion.International journal of women's health · 2024Article
- Removal of Complete Spontaneous Migration of an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device to the Bladder by Cystoscopy.Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology · 2024Article
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Abstract
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a popular method of contraception mainly used in developing countries. Perforation is one of the most serious but a rare complication secondary to the insertion of an IUD, while perforation into the intravesical organs such as the bladder is even more rare. A 30-year-old multipara in early 30s, with two previous caesarean sections (CS) and one curettage, was found to have her IUD puncturing the bladder during a cystoscopy procedure to remove her bladder stones. Transvesical migration of an IUD is an uncommon complication with a high rate of calculi formation, which is thought to be caused by the IUD's lithogenic potential. Imaging approaches such as ultrasound and pelvic X-rays are considered imperative in the accurate diagnosis. Any migrated IUD should be removed regardless of location. Prompt and continual monitoring of women using an IUD is essential and in a case where the IUD has migrated, the removal using the endoscopic approach is a safe and effective method.
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