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Abstract
Five midtrimester maternal deaths and several severe cases of sepsis associated more
commonly with the shield type of intrauterine divice are presented. The apparent development
of generalized sepsis before localized signs or symptoms are made known is a feature
of greates concern. The question of whether this pattern is associated with a certain
type of device and the management of intrauterine devices in the pregnant uterus are
discussed.
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Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
February 11,
1974
Received in revised form:
January 31,
1974
Received:
December 24,
1973
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© 1974 Published by Elsevier Inc.
