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This was the rare case of three intra-uterine devices (IUD) in one lady. One was lost, another was translocated intra-abdominally, and the other was still functioning for 20 years. This report highlighted the importance of in-depth knowledge of health education, proper diagnostic evaluation and the role of laparoscopy in this management.
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