Intrauterine contraceptive device appendicitis: a case report

World J Gastroenterol. 2005 Sep 14;11(34):5414-5. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i34.5414.

Abstract

Uterine perforation is one of the serious complications associated with use of the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). Uterine perforation by IUD can involve several neighboring organs. A case of acute appendicitis was caused by a Multiload Cu 375 IUD inserted previously. This is a rare complication and only fourteen previous cases were recorded in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Appendicitis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Perforation / etiology*