Intravascular migration of a contraceptive subcutaneous implant

Authors :: Joana Portela Dias
Cristiana Moreira
Jorge Braga
Antônio de Pádua Braga
Source :: BMJ Case Rep
Publication Year :: 2019
Publisher :: BMJ Publishing Group, 2019.
Abstract: The etonogestrel contraceptive implant is a radiopaque rod inserted into the subcutaneous tissue of the upper arm which should be palpable and easily removed. Intravascular migration of a contraceptive subcutaneous implant is referred in the literature but is considered a rare complication.[1][1]

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