Lost and found: a rare case of subcutaneous migration of neglected missing intrauterine contraceptive device complicated by anterior abdominal wall chronic sinus formation

Abstract Background Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is an effective and safe method for reversible long-acting contraception. The incidence of perforation at insertion time has been reported to be 1.3 to 1.6 per 1000 insertions. Although considered a rare complication, it can cause serious c...

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Main Author: Mohamed Dawood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-07-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-025-01533-x
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