Alternative insertion site in the scapular region for etonogestrel contraceptive implant (Nexplanon).

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol

CHRU de Tours, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, F-37044 Tours, France; Université François Rabelais de Tours, Faculté de Médecine de Tours, F-37032 Tours, France; UMR Inserm U 930, Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37032 Tours, France.

Published: May 2018

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