Ulnar nerve injury associated with removal of norplant implants

被引:19
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作者
Smith, JM
Conwit, RA
Blumenthal, PD
机构
[1] Johns Hopkins Univ, Bayview Med Ctr, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Sch Med, Baltimore, MD 21224 USA
[2] Johns Hopkins Univ, Sch Med, Dept Neurol, Baltimore, MD 21224 USA
关键词
Norplant (R); implant removal; ulnar nerve injury;
D O I
10.1016/S0010-7824(98)00007-9
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Improperly placed Norplant implants pose a risk to neurovascular structures at the time of removal. Appropriate attention to insertion and removal should minimize the chance of injury. However, when injuries do occur, a logical and systematic approach to evaluation of the injury can help predict the outcome and establish a plan of care for the patient. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:99 / 101
页数:3
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