Anatomical Mapping of the Upper Extremity by Ultrasound Imaging for Subcutaneous Implant Guidance
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Authors: Kailee Shockey, University of Texas Medical Branch Katelyn Harris Meaux, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Liliana Pelligrini, University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Kathleen L. Vincent, UTMB
Subdermal implants are currently a popular form of long-term contraceptives and have potential for extended applications to HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in the future. While many subdermal implant removals are straight-forward, cases where implants become non-palpable or encapsulated in the muscle result in more difficult removals where ultrasound guidance is often recommended. This study uses high- resolution ultrasound to map the locations of important nerves and vessels at risk in the removal of implants and to identify landmark structures to increase provider confidence in conducting complicated removals in Ob/Gyn or primary care offices with more commonly available lower resolution ultrasound probes.