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Anatomic and clinical correlates of uterine perforation

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1979
We reviewed cases of uterine perforations which occurred at or were referred to the Boston Hospital for Women, Lying-In Division, over the 2 year period from mid-1975 to mid-1977. There were 25 uterine perforations; twenty patients were pregnant and five were not.
J S, Berek, P G, Stubblefield
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Uterine perforation by copper intrauterine device

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 1984
Sixteen cases with uterine perforation by a copper intrauterine device (IUD) are presented. In 13 cases the IUD had been inserted within 5 months following delivery, and in 6 cases the insertion had been painful. Missing string was the first sign in most cases. Laparatomy was performed in all cases to remove the IUD.
P K, Heinonen, M, Merikari, J, Paavonen
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Uterine perforation and use of the Multiload IUD

Advances in Contraception, 1989
The English language literature on IUDs was reviewed to evaluate the uterine perforation rate associated with use of the Multiload. No reports of cervical perforation were found, and the uterine perforation rate was 0.12/1000 insertions compared to a rate of 0.68/1000 insertions for other copper-bearing IUDs.
W A, Van Os, D A, Edelman
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Intestinal herniation following uterine perforation

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1953
T HE occurrence of uterine perforation accompanying criminal or therapeutic abortion is not uncommon and seldom presents a major surgical problem. However, the presence of such perforation accompanied by trauma to extrauterine organs or by extrauterine infection is best managed by radical surgery as well as extensive antibiotic therapy.1 Only three ...
W A, POTTS, H E, PETZING
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Uterine perforation following insertion of the loop

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1969
A survery of the incidence of uterine perforation following loop insertions was undertaken by the Taiwan Population Studies Center with a self-administered questionnaire sent to 641 contracted obstetrician-gynecologists in Taiwan in June. A total of 557 questionnaires were returned for analysis, representing a rate of response of 87 per cent.
S C, Liao, C H, Lee, L P, Chow
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Uterine Perforation Associated with Endometrial Ablation

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1992
Summary: Three cases of uterine perforation associated with endometrial ablation are presented. Possible predisposing factors in 2 cases were previous Caesarean section and difficulty in cervical dilatation. Adequate training for gynaecologists in hysteroscopy is essential before undertaking any type of operative hysteroscopy.
D, Itzkowic, M, Beale
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[The IUD and uterine perforation].

Minerva ginecologica, 1994
The intrauterine device (IUD) is an effective and relatively safe contraceptive. Approximately 15% of women of child-bearing age in Italy use the IUD. The major health risks associated with IUD use are perforation of the uterus, pregnancy (both intrauterine and ectopic), and pelvic inflammatory disease.
P R, Broso, G, Buffetti
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Uterine perforation by intrauterine devices and systems

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 2007
Dear Sir,Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the safest birth control methods. Copper-releasing IUDs act locally whereas the systemic absorption of the steroid from hormone-releasing intrauterine...
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Management of Uterine Perforation

Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012
George Patounakis, William Schlaff
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Uterine perforation

1979
David A. Edelman, Gary S. Berger, Louis Keith   +2 more
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