REMOVAL OF INTRA‐ABDOMINAL INTRAUTERINE CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES

Abstract

Thirteen cases of misplaced intrauterine contraceptive devices removed from the abdominal cavity over a two year period at the Chelsea Hospital for Women, are reviewed. Five of the six plastic devices were removable laparoscopically but all the copper containing devices required a laparotomy for removal because of an omental or peritoneal reaction.