Ultrasound-guided removal of Implanon devices.
Persaud, T Walling, M Geoghegan, T Buckley, O Stunell, H Torreggiani, W C
Persaud, T
Walling, M
Geoghegan, T
Buckley, O
Stunell, H
Torreggiani, W C
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Date
2008-11
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Contraceptive Agents, Female
Desogestrel
Device Removal
Drug Implants
Female
Humans
Infusion Pumps
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Desogestrel
Device Removal
Drug Implants
Female
Humans
Infusion Pumps
Ultrasonography, Interventional
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Abstract
Our study has shown that ultrasound-guided localisation and removal of Implanon rods is safe, practical and highly successful. Over a 4-year period, 119 patients had successful, uncomplicated removal of their subdermal devices.The technique is particularly useful for removal of the device when it is not palpable or when an attempt at removal of a palpable device has not been successful.
Language
en
ISSN
1432-1084
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DOI
10.1007/s00330-008-1055-1
PMID
18491101