Missing intrauterine contraceptive device presenting with strings at the anus

The rare condition of strings of a missing intrauterine contraceptive device presenting at the anus is described. Partial removal was achieved via the rectum and this was followed by a normal uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.

Operative outcome following vaginal hysterectomy

The peri-operative factors surrounding the patient subjected to vaginal hysterectomy were reviewed. Most of the patients were post-menopausal, and the indication for surgery cases was utero-vaginal descent. Regionalanaesthesia was associated with less blood loss, while lower blood losses were associated with fewer complications and shorter hospitalization. Overall, the morbidity was low (8%), and the mortality was zero