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Letters to the editor
Procedures for the insertion and removal of implants
  1. Ken Menon, FRCS, FFSRH
  1. Family Planning Instructing Doctor, Department of Sexual Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK; kenmenon@aol.com

https://doi.org/10.1136/jfprhc-2012-100543

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    In her letter in this Journal issue, Dr Shefras raises important issues regarding safety and the standardisation of acceptable procedures for insertion and removal of implants.1

    Complications during insertion and removal of implants have been described previously.2

    An appreciation of the anatomy of the medial aspect of the upper arm is needed to avoid damage to the many structures in this region and aid the correct deployment of the device. This is essential if …

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