1. Training for the LoC IUT;Siddiqui, F.;J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care,2008
2. Training for the LoC IUT;Devonald, B.;J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care,2007
3. I read the article by Mansour et al.1 on methods of accurate localisation of non-palpable subdermal implants in the January 2008 issue of the Journal with great interest. I agree that alongside my own growing experience of implant insertions follows the request for removals. Identifying the insertion errors and unusual anatomical sitings of the implant was particularly interesting. The authors’ suggestion that some experts use local anaesthetic to separate the tissue planes was a good tip. This has helped separate tissue planes thus facilitating less painful subcutaneous removal. I also liked the simple advice of asking the patient where the implant was inserted and seeing the scar
4. Methods of accurate localisation of non-palpable subdermal contraceptive implants;true;J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care,2008
5. Dr Abeysundera may also be interested to see the review appearing in this issue of the Journal, which comes from the same group of experienced colleagues and specifically addresses the issue of removal of deep implants.3 We hope that this will also help to minimise complications sometimes encountered in attempts at these procedures