Misplaced intrauterine contraceptive device: an enigma

placed intrauterine contraceptive device: an enigma Case Series (3673) Total Article Views Authors: Aruna Nigam, Ratna Biswas, Archana Mishra Published Date December 2010 Volume 2011:2 Pages 1 - 3 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OAJC.S14488 Aruna Nigam, Ratna Biswas, Archana Mishra Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India Abstract: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) migration subsequent to uterine wall perforation is an uncommon but serious complication. Three cases of misplaced IUCD at three different sites, ie, posterior fornix, rectal wall, and mesoappendix, are reported. An IUCD thread coming through the posterior fornix is reported in the literature for the first time.