[Translocation and inversion of the intrauterine contraceptive device (Author's transl)]. / Translocacao e inversao de dispositivos intra-uterinos.

PIP: This article presents 3 cases in which an IUD had to be removed from the uterine cavity after X-rays and hysterography had shown translocation and inversion of the device. In 2 cases the device was withdrawn after dilatation of the cervix and 1 case laparotomy was necessary. The article also reviews the literature on the subject, and gives some suggestions about IUD insertions.^ieng