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.
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that is put into and left inside the uterus, or womb. One type of IUD is the hormonal IUD. It has the hormone progestin in it, which is a hormone used in birth control pills. There are three hormonal IUDS: Liletta, Mirena, and Skyla.