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  • Title: Perforation of the large bowel by a Dalkon Shield intrauterine device.
    Author: Athari TA, Pizarro C.
    Journal: J Reprod Med; 1976 Dec; 17(6):331-2. PubMed ID: 1003399.
    Abstract:
    Since the introduction of the Dalkon Shield, there have been many reports on serious complications of this intrauterine divice (IUD). After the publication by Christian, the manufacturer voluntarily suspended manufacture of the Dalkon Shield. Nevertheless, many women are still using this IUD for contraception. This paper represents one of the firsts reports in the literature on the perforation of the sigmoid colon by a Dalkon Shield.
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