Dislodged Levornogestrel-Intrauterine System Intra-Abdominally without Uterine Perforation: Is it Possible?
- Author:
Ng BK
;
Lim PS
;
Shahizon AMM
;
Ng YL
;
Shafiee MN
;
Omar MH
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
abdominal pain;
contraception;
laparoscopy;
Levonogetsrel;
uterine perforation
- MeSH:
Levonorgestrel
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2016;6(1):51-53
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a case of dislodged Levornogestrel-intrauterine system (LNG-IUS, Mirena®) without evidence of uterine
perforation. A 37-year-old Para 4+1presented with 3 months history of lower abdominal pain. Examination and
imaging showed that the device was not present in the uterine cavity. She underwent laparoscopic retrieval of
Mirena®. There was no evidence of uterine perforation intra-operatively. This case illustrated the rare possibility of
dislodged Mirena®intra-abdominally without evidence of uterine perforation. The management for missing IUS was
reviewed.
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