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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica Volume 87, 2008 - Issue 11
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CASE REPORT

Vascular complication after insertion of a subcutaneous contraceptive implant

Pascal Mourtialon Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon, France
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Hervé Tixier Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon, FranceCorrespondence[email protected]
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Romaric Loffroy Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon, France
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Jean-Christophe Maillart Sainte Marguerite Polyclinic, Auxerre, France
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Pascal Calmelet Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Auxerre Hospital, Auxerre, France
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Patrick Dellinger Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Auxerre Hospital, Auxerre, France
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Serge Vanwymeersch Department of Vascular and Digestive Surgery, Auxerre Hospital, Auxerre, France
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Rachid El Hassani Department of Vascular and Digestive Surgery, Auxerre Hospital, Auxerre, France
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Serge Douvier Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon, France
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Paul Sagot Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Dijon School of Medicine, Bocage Teaching Hospital, Dijon, France
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Pages 1256-1258 | Received 19 Jul 2008, Published online: 03 Aug 2009
 

Abstract

Implanon® is a reliable method of contraception widely used in France and around the world. Cases of difficulties encountered in inserting or removing the implant have been described. We report the first case of an insertion accident that led to occlusion of the right brachial artery and required exploratory vascular surgery.

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