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Small Bowel Perforation by a Shield Type Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
Author(s) -
Aitken G. W. E.,
Verco C. J.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1976.tb02583.x
Subject(s) - asymptomatic , medicine , uterine perforation , perforation , intrauterine device , bowel perforation , shield , family planning , surgery , population , research methodology , complication , materials science , metallurgy , biology , environmental health , punching , paleontology
Summary: A case of asymptomatic perforation of the small intestine by an intrauterine contraceptive device (a Dalkon shield) is presented. This is believed to be the first reported case of such an occurrence.