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http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9899| Title: | Asymptomatic missing Intrauterine Contra-ceptive Device found incidentally at Laparatomy |
| Authors: | Rahman, Ganiyu Adebisi Yusuf, Ibrahim Funsho |
| Keywords: | Intrauterine Contra-ceptive Device Laparatomy |
| Issue Date: | 2009 |
| Publisher: | Journal of Pakistan Medical |
| Abstract: | The aim of this presentation is to report an asymptomatic missing intrauterine contraceptive (IUD) found in the omentum at surgery for cholecystectomy. Patient presented with clinical features of chronic calculus cholecystitis. Missing IUD was found at exploratory laparatomy for cholecystectomy. Excision of omentum was done and the patient did well.IUD providers should not only screen potential users and insert IUD correctly, but also ensure adequate follow-up. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9899 |
| Appears in Collections: | School of Medical Sciences |
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