Peripheral nerve injury with Nexplanon removal: case report and review of the literature

Peripheral nerve injury with Nexplanon removal: case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Implantable devices offer convenient, long-acting, and reversible contraception. Injury to the peripheral nerves and blood vessels have been reported as rare complications of implantation and extraction. Case presentation We present a case of ulnar nerve injury in a 21-year-old w...

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Main Authors: Rachel Lefebvre, Marianne Hom, Hyuma Leland, Milan Stevanovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:
Contraception complications
Iatrogenic peripheral nerve injury
Implant migration
Neuroma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40834-018-0070-0

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