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  • Title: Uterine perforation by GyneFix frameless IUD: two case reports.
    Author: Gandhi JD, Whitmore J, Iskander MN.
    Journal: J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care; 2001 Jul; 27(3):153-4. PubMed ID: 12457496.
    Abstract:
    Two cases of uterine perforation are described, occurring 11 days and 4 months, respectively, after the insertion of GyneFix, a frameless intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUD). In both the cases initial ultrasound scan showed the intra-uterine position of the device. Removal of the IUD, either by laparoscopy or laparotomy, had to be carried out. Awareness of this complication, insertion of GyneFix by a trained operator, appropriateness of ultrasound scan monitoring and possible underreporting of this complication are discussed.
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