scholarly journals Surgical Removal of an Extrauterine Device Migrating to Appendix

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulsum Uysal ◽  
Hakan Nazik ◽  
Nefise Tanridan Okçu ◽  
Sevtap Seyfettinoglu ◽  
Halil Kazgan

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) remain highly effective reversible family planning methods in developing countries. We aimed to report one of the complications of extrauterine and intrauterine devices. A 44-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with mislocated intrauterine device and abnormal uterine bleeding. Extrauterine IUD device was proven by ultrasound and X-ray. She had normal blood test count with a negative pregnancy test. There are several cases of complications with intrauterine devices, but this is the first case report about an extrauterine IUD embedded by inflame enlarged appendix presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding. Although intrauterine devices are a common safe method for contraception, there is no risk-free insertion even with advanced ultrasounds. A regular self-examination should be taught to the patients and ultrasonography should be performed in the follow-up of the patients especially for inserted devices during lactation period. Extrauterine IUDs can be successfully removed by laparotomy.

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vittorio Palmara ◽  
Emanuele Sturlese ◽  
Daniela Villari ◽  
Valentina Giacobbe ◽  
Annalisa Retto ◽  
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Author(s):  
Bhavani L. Nair ◽  
Lency S. Kuriakose

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is one of the common symptoms in the gynaecology outpatient department. About one third of women are affected at some time in their lives. The perimenopausal women show significant number of underlying organic pathology. The evaluation of endometrium and/or organ histopathology has the dual advantage of finding the cause of AUB and to rule out endometrial cancer or the potential for cancer in future like endometrial hyperplasia with atypia. The aim of the study was to determine the histopathological pattern of endometrial sampling in perimenopausal women with AUB and to follow them up for a period of six months after the procedure.Methods: The prospective observational study was conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Venjaramood, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, for a period of one year from December 2019 to December 2020. The study was conducted on 116 perimenopausal women 41-52 years who presented with AUB and had undergone endometrial sampling. These ladies were subsequently followed up for six months post procedure to assess the response to medical treatment or the need for any surgical intervention like hysterectomy.Results: A total 39.65% patients had heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding and 18.16% patients had irregular bleeding. 14.65% patients had prolonged flow, 8.6% had heavy flow, 6.8% had infrequent with prolonged flow, 6% had prolonged, infrequent with heavy bleeding. Non-structural (COEIN) causes contributed to about 60.4% of AUB in perimenopausal women and 39.6% had structural (PALM) causes. 49% cases were secretory endometrium. 29.3% had disordered proliferative endometrium, 4.3% had proliferative endometrium, 5.2% each had polyp or hyperplasia without atypia. 18 (15.5%) cases underwent hysterectomy, 3 patients who had adenocarcinoma underwent staging laparotomy, 2 patients had LNG IUS insertion and 40 patients were on follow up requiring either no treatment and 53 (45.68%) patients were given antifibrinolytics or hormonal therapy.Conclusions: Heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding was the most common presenting symptom. COEIN contributed to about 60.4% of cases. Evaluation of the endometrium showed that, secretory endometrium was commonest (49%) followed by disordered proliferative endometrium (29.3%). On follow up for six months, 15.5% patients underwent hysterectomy, 2 patients had insertion of levonorgestrel IUD, 45.68% patients had medical management with antifibrinolytics or hormones and were on follow up. The responsibility of gynaecologist in the management of AUB in perimenopausal women is to exclude hyperplasia of endometrium and endometrial cancer.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117954761985659
Author(s):  
Christopher M Low ◽  
Daniel L Price ◽  
Jan L Kasperbauer

Background: Mandibular tori are a rare cause of difficult direct visualization of the upper aerodigestive tract. In the setting of aerodigestive tract pathology necessitating direct visualization, removal of mandibular tori may be required to facilitate treatment. Methods: In the first case, large bilateral symmetric mandibular tori were removed to facilitate access to the anterior commissure and removal of a T1 glottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In the second case, large bilateral mandibular tori were removed to access a markedly exophytic SCC in the right vallecula. Subsequently, the tumor was removed with robotic assistance with excellent exposure. Results: Both patients were free of recurrence at last follow-up. Conclusion: Mandibular tori are an uncommon cause of difficult direct laryngoscopy. In situations that require direct visualization of the anterior commissure or base of tongue for diagnosis and management of lesions, surgical removal of the tori may be required as in the cases presented here.


Author(s):  
Anupama Dave ◽  
Kirti Sinha ◽  
Nidhi Gupta

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common gynecological complaint affecting 10-30% of reproductive-aged women and it can result from different causes which adversely affects the woman’s quality of life, necessitating its appropriate and adequate management. Among all the pharmacological and surgical management options of AUB. LNG-IUS is emerging as a safer and effective treatment option of AUB. However apprehension about discomfort associated with the use of intrauterine device leads to its untimely removal. Aim of current study was to conduct a prospective qualitative study to observe the level of patient satisfaction with the use of LNG-IUS in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding.Methods: This study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology, MGM medical college and M.Y. Group of Hospitals, Indore from March 2017- March 2018. Follow up was done at 1, 3, 6 months.Results: In our study, majority of the women (90%) had improvement in their abnormal uterine bleeding along with significant increase in mean hemoglobin level from7.30+1.29 gm%  to 8.71+1.27 gm% at the end of six months. 86.66% of these patients were very satisfied with the use of LNG IUS,Conclusions: LNG-IUS is an effective device for medical management of AUB and it should be used as the first line therapy for the same. It should always be considered before surgical interventions. It yields promising result in terms of patient satisfaction. 


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demisew Amenu ◽  
Tekle Wakjira ◽  
Alemi Kebede ◽  
Zerihun Asefa ◽  
Afework Tadele

Abstract Background: Intrauterine devices are the second most widely used modern family planning methods in the world. In Ethiopia, only 2% of married women use intrauterine device. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine factors associated with the intention to use the intrauterine device in southwest, Ethiopia.Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional design was employed to collect data from 784 women using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected from October-November,2020. Data were managed using Kobo Collect v1.25.1 and Stata version 16.0 was used for analysis. A multivariable logistic regression was employed.Results: The prevalence of intention to use intrauterine device in this study was 30%. Having an intrauterine devices information (AOR=2.28(1.63-3.20)), being highest wealth status 1.76 (AOR=1.76(1.07-2.95)), and being able to read and write (AOR = 3.60; 95% CI: 1.59-7.89) were found to be significant factors influencing women’s intention to use an intrauterine device. The most common reasons for not having an intention to use were fear of side effects, lack of knowledge, and husband disapproval.Conclusion: An intention to use an intrauterine device was low. Public health interventions should provide an information focusing on the cited resaons reaching all the community in need, and give priority for women who unable read and write, and lowest wealth status. Further interventional studies were recommended to determine effective interventions to increase women’s intention to use intrauterine device.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ali M. El Saman ◽  
Faten F. AbdelHafez ◽  
Kamal M. Zahran ◽  
Hazem Saad ◽  
Mohamed Khalaf ◽  
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Objective. To study the efficacy and safety of tactile electrosurgical ablation (TEA) in stopping a persistent attack of abnormal uterine bleeding not responding to medical and hormonal therapy.Methods. This is a case series of 19 cases with intractable abnormal uterine bleeding, who underwent TEA at the Women’s Health Center of Assiut University. The outcomes measured were; patient’s acceptability, operative time, complications, menstrual outcomes, and reintervention.Results. None of the 19 counseled cases refused the TEA procedure which took 6–10 minutes without intraoperative complications. The procedure was successful in the immediate cessation of bleeding in 18 out of 19 cases. During the 24-month follow-up period, 9 cases developed amenorrhea, 5 had scanty menstrual bleeding, 3 were regularly menstruating, 1 case underwent repeat TEA ablation, and one underwent a hysterectomy.Conclusions. TEA represents a safe, inexpensive, and successful method for management of uterine bleeding emergencies with additional long-term beneficial effects. However, more studies with more cases and longer follow-up periods are warranted.


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