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Translocation of IUCD into Caecum Causing Acute Appendicitis


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1 Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
 

Cases of extra uterine translocation of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) to adjacent structures like peritoneal cavity, urinary bladder&sigmoid colon have been reported. Here is a case of translocation of IUCD into the caecum presenting as appendicitis. Appendicitis resulting from IUCD translocation is very rare. As per our knowledge only 19 cases have been reported earlier.

Keywords

IUCD, Appendicitis, Extra Uterine Translocation, Copper T, Foreign Body.
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Nishith M. Paul Ekka
Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Rohit Kumar Jha
Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Shital Malua
Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Pankaj Bodra
Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Krishna Murari
Department of Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Abstract


Cases of extra uterine translocation of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) to adjacent structures like peritoneal cavity, urinary bladder&sigmoid colon have been reported. Here is a case of translocation of IUCD into the caecum presenting as appendicitis. Appendicitis resulting from IUCD translocation is very rare. As per our knowledge only 19 cases have been reported earlier.

Keywords


IUCD, Appendicitis, Extra Uterine Translocation, Copper T, Foreign Body.



DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/ijmds%2F2015%2F79957