Intravesical migration of a GyneFix intrauterine device.
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چکیده
A case of intravesical migration of a GyneFix intrauterine device (IUD) is described, in which the patient presented with supra-pubic pain and urinary symptoms. The diagnosis was made 34 months after the insertion of the IUD, by ultrasound scan. The GyneFix was removed endoscopically. A description of the GyneFix device, the possible adverse effects and incidences of its complications, the importance of post-insertion follow-up, and the need for awareness of the possibility of intravesical migration are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of family planning and reproductive health care
دوره 29 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003