Ultrasound-guided removal of Implanon devices.
prospective_cohort · Level II
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18491101.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00330-008-1055-1.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Contraceptive Agents, Female
- Desogestrel
- Device Removal
- Drug Implants
- Infusion Pumps
- Ultrasonography, Interventional