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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Intraperitoneal migration of an intrauterine device: a case report.

Abdullah S Al-Darwish, Mohannad K Saffaf, Rime Bawareth, Sami AlHawassi

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Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Abdullah S Al-DarwishDepartment of Surgery, Arryan Hospital, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1169-0958
Mohannad K SaffafDepartment of Surgery, Arryan Hospital, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rime BawarethDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, International Medical Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Sami AlHawassiDepartment of Surgery, Arryan Hospital, Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a common and effective method of long-term contraception. However, rare complications such as uterine perforation and subsequent migration of the IUD to adjacent organs can occur. This case report describes a 29-year-old woman who presented with persistent abdominal pain and urinary symptoms secondary to IUD migration into the abdominal cavity, complicated by abscess formation. The case highlights the importance of considering IUD migration in patients with a history of IUD placement who present with abdominal or urinary complaints. It also underscores the need for routine post-insertion checks and thorough patient education to minimize risks.

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abdominal abscessintrauterine deviceIUD migrationuterine perforation

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PMID40727069
PMCPMC12302713

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