A case of spontaneous uterine perforation result from acute gangrenous myometritis in an old woman with IUD for 40 yrs.
- Author:
Ill Young KOOK
1
;
Keun Young CHEON
;
Jae Eun CHUNG
;
Mee Ran KIM
;
Young Taik LIM
;
Seog Nyeon BAE
;
Jin Hong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea. mrkim@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
IUD;
Uterine perforation;
Acute gangrenous myometritis
- MeSH:
Contraception;
Female;
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures;
Humans;
Intrauterine Devices;
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease;
Uterine Perforation*;
Uterus
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2006;49(3):710-715
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective, long-term methods of contraception. Although evidences of direct association between IUD use and pelvic inflammatory disease are rare, the frequency of inflammatory complications associated with the use of IUDs ranges from 2% to 8%. Gynecological surgeries on the account of purulent, inflammatory disease associated with IUD are 4-7%. We report one case with spontaneous perforation of uterus due to acute gangrenous myometritis in an old woman with IUD for 40 yrs in pelvic cavity, followed by a review of the literature.
