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Intrauterine device embedded in omentum of postpartum patient with a markedly retroverted uterus: a case report

BACKGROUND: The intrauterine device is a popular form of long-acting reversible contraception. Although generally safe, one of the most serious complications of intrauterine device use is uterine perforation. Risk factors for perforation include position of the uterus, force exerted during intrauter...

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Autores principales: Neumann, Dana A., Graversen, Joseph A., Pugh, Suzanne K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5655949/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29065904
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13256-017-1480-3