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KMID : 0358420100530060506
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Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2010 Volume.53 No. 6 p.506 ~ p.511
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Removal of non-palpable ImplanonTM by ultrasound guidance
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Kim Sun-Young
Huh Ji-Su
Chang Min-Young
Hong Yeon
Choi Bo-Ram
Baek Jeong-Hye
Seo Kyung
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Abstract
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Objective: This study was designed to analyze outcome of removal of non-palpable ImplanonTM by ultrasound guidance.
Methods: This is retrospective study of patients who were referred from local clinic where removal of non-palpable ImplanonTM had been failed. The cases were 32 patients who visited to Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Hospital between March 2004 through March 2009.
Results: ImplanonsTM were localized on ultrasound in all 32 cases. 18 cases were located in subcutaneous layer, 10 cased were located in fascial layer, 4 cases were located in muscle layer. All cases were successfully removed. The average length of time required for removal was 19.3 minutes. There was no complication except one patient, who had mild median nerve injury.
Conclusion: Ultrasound guidance removal was safe and effective procedure to remove non palpable ImplanonTM.
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KEYWORD
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Removal of non-palpable ImplanonTM, Ultrasound guidance
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