Causes of intestinal perforation include the following: Penetrating injury to the lower chest or abdomen (eg, knife injuries) - In cases of penetrating trauma, the small bowel is the most commonly injured intra-abdominal viscus, because it is coiled in the abdomen and occupies most of the area of the peritoneal cavity.
What Is an IUD? An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small T-shaped plastic device that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. A plastic string is attached to the end to ensure correct placement and for removal. IUDs are an easily reversible form of birth control, and they can be easily removed. However, an IUD should only be removed by a medical professional.
Article Sections. The intrauterine device, a common form of birth control in the early 1970s, is now avoided by American physicians and women because of concern about complications. This concern is largely the result of the problems reported with use of an intrauterine device that is no longer manufactured.