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Original Research
Chinese IUD removal techniques in a Chinese population in central Italy
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Department of Life, Health and Environmrntal Sciences, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sant’Omero (Italy)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2015, 42(4), 480–484;
https://doi.org/10.12891/ceog2022.2015
Published: 10 August 2015
Abstract
Objective: To describe routine techniques and a newly developed approach to the removal of Chinese intrauterine devices (IUDs). Methods: Office records regarding women of Chinese nationality who presented to a tertiary care hospital for IUD removal between January 2007 and March 2012 were retrieved. Their demographic data were reviewed and menstrual/obstetric history, IUD type, and reasons given for removal were recorded. All underwent pelvic transvaginal ultrasound scanning. Results: Of 134 Chinese IUDs, 18 (13.4%) were removed successfully in an office setting using a hook or uterine curette without general anesthesia or cervical dilation. Extraction under brief general anesthesia was performed in 55 (41.0%) cases. A further 61 (45.5%) Chinese IUDs were successfully removed in an office setting using a miniature resectoscope. Four types of Chinese IUDs were removed, the most common being the stainless steel ring (55.7%). Conclusions: All removal procedures were effective and safe. The mini-resectoscope appears to be a safe and effective tool enabling minimally invasive surgery.
Keywords
Intrauterine device
Contraceptives
Extraction
Resectoscope