Hydronephrosis caused by intrauterine contraceptive device migration: three case reports with literature review

Wang, L.; Li, Y.; Zhao, X.P.; Zhang, W.H.; Bai, W.; He, Y.G.

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology 44(2): 301-304

2017


ISSN/ISBN: 0390-6663
PMID: 29746046
Document Number: 693873
Translocation of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) from the uterus rarely occurs, which can lead to serious complications. Here the authors reported three cases of IUD migration from into the ureter, bladder, and peritoneal cavity that caused hydronephrosis, respectively. All the three patients received minimally invasive surgeries and recovered.

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