The Dalkon Shield, a forgotten device, responsible for actinomycosis
Badis, C.M.; Hayen, M.; el-H Nadia; Dalila, R.; Lamia, S.; Ezzeddine, S.; Hela, C.; Rim, B.A.
La Tunisie Medicale 78(2): 139-142
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-4131 PMID: 10894051 Document Number: 513470
The authors report a case of a Dalkon Shield, forgot in a 55 years old patient, responsible for actinomycosis infection. Basing on a review of the literature, diagnostic methods and management of this kind of complication are discussed.
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