Incomplete Removal of an Intrauterine Device Perforating the Sigmoid Colon

Author: Junseak LEE ¹ ; Jung Hwan OH ; Jinsu KIM ; Chul-Hyun LIM ; Sung Hoon JUNG
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1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
Publication Type:CASE REPORT
From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2021;78(1):48-52
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are widely used for contraception in South Korea. However, several complications of IUDs have been reported, including inflammation, obstruction, perforation, and fistula. IUD perforation is the rarest of these complications but is also severe. Migrated IUDs can be retrieved through endoscopy, laparoscopy, or laparotomy. Presented below is an atypical case of an IUD perforating the sigmoid colon, which could not be removed endoscopically, and was subsequently incompletely removed through laparoscopic surgery. The present case underlines the importance of appropriate diagnosis and treatment approach in the management of IUD perforation.