Recurrent pneumococcal peritonitis associated with an intra-uterine contraceptive device
- 1 November 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 61 (11) , 901-902
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800611110
Abstract
A case of recurrent pneumococcal peritonitis is reported in which it appears that an intra-uterine contraceptive device (IUCD) was implicafed in the infection. The pathogenesis and management of the condition are discussed.Keywords
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