Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2001 Apr;44(4):826-829.

A Case of Hysteroscopic Removal of Intrauterine Device with Missing Tail during Early Pregnancy: Successful Ongoing Pregnancy

• Kim MY
• Jung BJ
• Choi HM
• Lee ES

Abstract

In case of intrauterine pregnancy with an intrauterine device(IUD), it is recommended, to remove the device because of the risk of abortions or septic complications. If the thread of the IUD is not visible, which often occurs because of growth of the uterus in pregnancy, it is advisible, to perform extraction with hysteroscopy and ultrasonic guidance. We report on one case with hysteroscopic IUD removal in early pregnancy, which pregnancy is continuing without complications.

Keyword

Hysteroscopic IUD removal; Intrauterine pregnancy

MeSH Terms

Hysteroscopy
Intrauterine Devices*
Pregnancy*
Ultrasonics
Uterus