Migration of an intrauterine contraceptive device into the sigmoid colon

Saudi Med J. 2009 Apr;30(4):561-3.

Abstract

We present a case of migrating copper-T intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) into the bowel wall at the recto-sigmoid junction, and the colonoscopic retrieval of the device. This case introduces the possibility of safe rectal retrieval of migrating IUCD implanted into the bowel wall.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon, Sigmoid*
  • Colonoscopy
  • Copper*
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration* / complications
  • Foreign-Body Migration* / diagnosis
  • Foreign-Body Migration* / therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices*

Substances

  • Copper