Ultrasound-Guided Extraction of Intrauterine Devices With Nonvisible Threads: 254 Consecutive Cases: An Effective, Noninvasive Technique.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are among the most efficient and widely used contraceptive methods available. Removal is recommended after a certain time or in some cases when adverse effects are observed. A considerable number of patients have nonvisible guides or "lost threads" on speculum examinations, hindering the extraction. In this article, we report a consecutive series of 254 nonpregnant patients referred to our center after 1 or more failed attempts at IUD removal. We describe a novel ultrasound-guided approach, using a laparoscopic forceps to safely and effectively remove IUDs in nonpregnant patients.

Pustulosis neonatales / Neonatal pustulosis

Las pustulosis neonatales son un grupo de enfermedades frecuentes, que deben ser reconocidas en forma precoz ya que pueden conllevar a una gran morbimortalidad en un grupo etario muy vulnerable. Realizamos una revisión de los conceptos de algunas de las entidades dentro de este grupo a partir de cinco casos clínicos estudiados en nuestro servicio (AU)

Neonatal pustulosis is a group of common diseases, which should be recognized at an early stage and that can lead to a high morbidity and mortality in a very vulnerable age group. We review the concepts of some of the entities within this group due to five clinical cases studied in our service (AU)