Referral Center Experience With Nonpalpable Contraceptive Implant Removals.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe our experience with office removal of nonpalpable contraceptive implants at our referral center.

Methods

We performed a retrospective cohort study by reviewing the charts of patients referred to our family planning specialty center for nonpalpable or complex contraceptive implant removal from January 2015 through December 2018. We localized nonpalpable implants using high-frequency ultrasonography and skin mapping in radiology, followed by attempted removal in the office using local anesthesia and a modified vasectomy clamp. We abstracted information on demographics, implant location, and outcomes.

Results

Of 61 referrals, 55 patients attended their scheduled appointments. Seven patients had palpable implants; six elected removal. The other 48 pa

SUBMITTER: Matulich MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6768758 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature