title: Ultrasound appearances of Implanon implanted contraceptive devices.
abstract: Subdermal contraceptive devices represent a popular choice of contraception. Whilst often removed without the use of imaging, circumstances exist where imaging is required. Ultrasound is the modality of choice. The optimal technique and typical sonographic appearances are detailed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, AMNCH Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McNeill
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ward
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Halpenny
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Snow
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Torreggiani
mesh_terms: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; C044815:etonogestrel; D017135:Desogestrel