Korean J Obstet Gynecol.
2006 Mar;49(3):710-715.
A case of spontaneous uterine perforation result from acute gangrenous myometritis in an old woman with IUD for 40 yrs
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- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea. mrkim@catholic.ac.kr
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.
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