Contraceptive Implant Migration and Removal by Interventional Radiology

Semin intervent Radiol 2018; 35: 023-028 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1636517As the reversible contraceptive arm implants grow more popular, there is an increasing need to recognize the complications resulting from implant migration and removal. This review summarizes the findings of imaging and removal methods. When an implant is lost, the axillary region should be investigated first. If the implant still cannot be found, visualization though different methods have been employed for non-radiopaque implants. Real-time fluoroscopic-guided localization and removal can be accomplished for radiopaque Nexplanon. Once the implant has been located, standard removal method and other modified techniques can be used to safely remove the implant depending on the implant's location. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology - April 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhang, Salina Batur, Pelin Martin, Charles Rochon, Paul J. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research