Ureteric erosion and obstruction: A rare but dreaded complication of intrauterine contraceptive device

Abstract

Though intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a safe and most frequently used long-term contraceptive method, it has some complications. Uterine perforation and intra-abdominal migration have been reported often, but a retroperitoneal migration is exceptional. Here, we are reporting an IUCD which perforated the uterus and migrated to the retroperitoneum; impinging into and obstructing left ureter causing severe hydroureteronephrosis due to the development of the left lower ureteric stricture.

Keywords

• Hydroureteronephrosis
• intrauterine contraceptive device
• migration
• ureteric stricture
• uterine perforation