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Abdominal wall abscess presenting 35 years after insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device.

Kathryn I Chell and Gary H Lipscomb

Obstet Gynecol 115(2 Pt 2):458-9 (2010) PMID 20093879

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an effective means of contraception for many women worldwide. However, complications of insertion, such as uterine perforation, can lead to significant intraabdominal problems. We present a case of an abdominal wall abscess caused by an IUD 35 years after insertion.

DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181bb2554
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