Resumen
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most efficient and widely used contraceptive methods available. Removal is recommended after a certain time or in some cases when adverse effects are observed. A considerable number of patients have nonvisible guides or “lost threads” on speculum examinations, hindering the extraction. In this article, we report a consecutive series of 254 nonpregnant patients referred to our center after 1 or more failed attempts at IUD removal. We describe a novel ultrasound-guided approach, using a laparoscopic forceps to safely and effectively remove IUDs in nonpregnant patients.
Idioma original | Inglés |
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Páginas (desde-hasta) | 3073-3077 |
Número de páginas | 5 |
Publicación | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine |
Volumen | 38 |
N.º | 11 |
DOI | |
Estado | Publicada - 1 nov. 2019 |
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