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Complex localization of single-rod contraceptive implant. Report of two clinical cases.
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Cirugia y cirujanos [Cir Cir] 2011 Mar-Apr; Vol. 79 (2), pp. 182-5. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Background: The subdermal single-rod contraceptive implant is used by more than one million women worldwide. In México there are ~ 600,000 colocated implants. Cases of complex implant localization caused by a deep insertion procedure have been reported.<br />Clinical Cases: Two clinical cases of implant with complex localization are presented. Case 1: we present a 21-year-old female. After the insertion procedure during the 12-, 24-, and 36-month revisions, the implant could not be located. Case 2: we present a 28-year-old female with subdermal single-rod contraceptive implant co-located in the external side of the left arm, partially palpable on the extreme distal area. Transverse cut of ultrasound showed the extreme distal area of the implant at 6 and 7 cm, respectively, at the site of insertion (scar).<br />Conclusions: Due to simplicity and accessibility, ultrasound is the selected method for identifying deep nonpalpable implants.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2444-054X
- Volume :
- 79
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cirugia y cirujanos
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21631980