A case report of vesical calculus caused by an ectopic intrauterine device

Abstract

Objective To investigate the reason, diagnosis and preventive measures of the ectopic intrauterine device (IUD) and summarize the treatment methods of it under different circumstances, in order to provide reference for the decrease of ectopic intrauterine device and complications of dislodgment of abnormal IUD. Methods The study reported and analyzed retrospectively a case of vesical calculus induced by an ectopic intrauterine device which was taken out by the hysteroscopy, cystoscopy and lithotripsy successfully, and then reviewed the referring to related literatures. Results The ectopic IUD of the bladder came with vesical calculus is a rare complication of IUD, which will not only cause the contraceptive failure, but also increase the difficulty of removing the IUD and the occurrence of complications such as uterine perforation, massive bleeding and peripheral organ injury during the process of taking out the device. Conclusion The dislodgment of abnormal IUD and calculus by hysteroscopy combined with cystoscopy lithotripsy, which is safe, effective, but minimally invasive and small damaged,could reduce the operative complications and improve the safety and success rate. Key words: Intrauterine device (IUD); Ectopic; Vesical calculus; Hysteroscopy; Cystoscopy