Loss of radiopacity may impede localization of intrauterine contraceptive device

While ultrasound is the primary modality for localization of an intrauterine contraceptive device, plain films are often employed if the ultrasound examination is negative. A case is reported in which loss of radiopacity hampered identification of an intrauterine device.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical imaging 1997-09, Vol.21 (5), p.372-374
1. Verfasser:	Botash, Robert J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Actinomycosis - diagnostic imaging Actinomycosis - pathology Actinomycosis - surgery Adult Biological and medical sciences Birth control Dilatation and Curettage Endometritis - diagnostic imaging Endometritis - pathology Endometritis - surgery Endometrium - pathology Female Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging Foreign Bodies - pathology Foreign Bodies - surgery Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Hysterosalpingography Intrauterine contraceptive device Intrauterine Devices, Copper Medical sciences Other methods of contraception. Sterilization Population Radiopacity Sterilization, Tubal Uterus - pathology Uterus - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	While ultrasound is the primary modality for localization of an intrauterine contraceptive device, plain films are often employed if the ultrasound examination is negative. A case is reported in which loss of radiopacity hampered identification of an intrauterine device.
ISSN:	0899-7071 1873-4499
DOI:	10.1016/S0899-7071(96)00081-2