Reversible median nerve neuropathy and local muscle irritation resulting from blind removal attempts of etonogestrel contraceptive implant: a case report
Abstract Nexplanon is an etonogestrel contraceptive implant that comes with an applicator, making it easier to insert and remove. Complications related to insertion and removal procedures, such as neural-vascular injuries, are rare. We describe a case of reversible median nerve neuropathy and local...
Main Authors: | Siraphat Fungtammasan, Natchanika Sinthuchai, Kawee Pataradool, Unnop Jaisamrarn, Somsook Santibenchakul |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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Series: | Contraception and Reproductive Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40834-023-00257-5 |
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