[A new complication of contraceptive hormonal implant: about two cases of lesions of the ulnar nerve at the arm level].
The authors refer 2 cases of iatrogenic lesions of the ulnar nerve at the arm level after insertion of contraceptive hormonal implants. The presence of a small under-skinned pannicula of fat on the internal side of the arm of slim women exposes the ulnar nerve during the insertion of the implant or its withdrawal. Therefore we advise the insertion of such implants on medial side of thigh in slim women. We equally recommend that withdrawal of non-tangible devices implanted on the medial side of the arm or in case of neurologic trouble, even transitory, be done by a trained microsurgeon.
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Clinique La Francilienne, 16, avenue de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, 77340 Pontault-Combault, France. nosmansosmain@viola.fr
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D000328:Adult; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000473:pathology
D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female