Endometrial actinomycosis associated with intrauterine contraceptive device forgotten for 44 years
Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD) are an effective way for contraception. Proper patient education at the time of placing the IUCD is important. Otherwise, they may not come for device removal at appropriate time, and it may be left in situ and forgotten, which can lead to complications at a...
Main Authors: | Shailaja Prabhala, Jayashankar Erukkambattu, Menaka Basavanapalli, Ramamurti Tanikella |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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Series: | Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University |
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Online Access: | http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2016;volume=9;issue=2;spage=231;epage=233;aulast=Prabhala |
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