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ASP while standing with an IUD at the pelvic area of the uterine.
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An initial radiological assessment included an abdominal X-ray which reveals an extralocation of IUD in the left ureter path (Figure 1) and ultrasound that shows a left ureterohydronephrosis (renal pelvis at 25 mm).
CT image (cross section). (a) CT image showing the retroperitoneal location with left ureteral compression. (b) CT image showing left ureterohydronephrosis secondary to ureteral compression by the IUD.
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The abdominal CT confirms the retroperitoneal location and the left ureteral compression by the IUD (Figures 2 and 3).
CT scan sagittal objective retroperitoneal localization of the IUD.
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The abdominal CT confirms the retroperitoneal location and the left ureteral compression by the IUD (Figures 2 and 3).
The IUD which vertical limb was embedded in the left ureter (intraoperative image).
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No complication was noted (Figures 4 and 5).
The IUD after surgical extraction.
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No complication was noted (Figures 4 and 5).