Looking for a lost subdermal contraceptive implant? Think about the pulmonary artery

Contraception. 2017 Feb;95(2):215-217. doi: 10.1016/j.contraception.2016.11.004. Epub 2016 Nov 22.

Abstract

This case highlights a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of a contraceptive implant insertion that was corrected by a noninvasive endovascular procedure. This procedure requires a quick intervention to be successful.

Keywords: Contraceptive implant; Endovascular procedure; Migrations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contraceptive Agents, Female / administration & dosage*
  • Desogestrel / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Implants / administration & dosage
  • Drug Implants / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Failure*
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Artery*

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Female
  • Drug Implants
  • etonogestrel
  • Desogestrel