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The Emory method: a modified approach to Norplant implants removal

S P Sarma1, R Hatcher

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.

Contraception
|June 1, 1994
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The Emory Method offers a faster, safer, and easier approach to Norplant implant removal. This modified technique successfully removed Norplant implants in 88% of patients in under 10 minutes.

Area of Science:

  • Contraception and Family Planning
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Norplant implants are a long-acting reversible contraceptive method.
  • Standard Norplant removal can be time-consuming and technically challenging.
  • A need exists for improved Norplant removal procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of the Emory Method for Norplant implant removal.
  • To compare the Emory Method with existing Norplant removal techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Norplant removal technique (Emory Method) was employed in 50 patients.
  • The Emory Method involves increased anesthesia, a slightly longer incision, and vigorous disruption of tissue encapsulation.
  • Key procedural steps were documented and compared to the Population Council's technique.
Keywords:
AmericasAnesthesiaClinical ResearchContraceptionContraception TerminationContraceptive AgentsContraceptive Agents, FemaleContraceptive Agents, ProgestinContraceptive ImplantsContraceptive MethodsDeveloped CountriesEquipment And SuppliesFamily PlanningGeorgiaLevonorgestrelNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaSurgerySurgical EquipmentTreatmentUnited States

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Main Results:

  • The Emory Method achieved Norplant implant removal in 88% of patients in under 10 minutes.
  • The average removal time for the 50 patients in the study was 8 minutes.
  • The technique was found to be fast, safe, and easy to perform.

Conclusions:

  • The Emory Method is a significantly faster and efficient technique for Norplant implant removal.
  • The Emory Method's ease of performance and successful training of clinicians suggest its broad applicability.
  • This modified approach offers a valuable alternative for healthcare providers performing Norplant removal.