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PIP: A report on 2 types of inert IUDs is presented. The characteristics and method of implantation of the Dalkon Shield and the Dalkon Shield Small are described. The Dalkon Shield was implanted in 198 patients, with a 1.6% frequency of expulsion, 1.1 frequency of gravidity, and an 82.4% continuation rate. The Dalkon Shield Small was implanted in 97 patients with a 0% frequency of expulsion, a 3.7% frequency of gravidity, and a 65.8% continuation rate.
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