AN IMPROVED PELLET IMPLANTER WILLIAM H. PERLOFF, M.D.
- 1 July 1951
- journal article
- research article
- Published by The Endocrine Society in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Vol. 11 (7) , 737-739
- https://doi.org/10.1210/jcem-11-7-737
Abstract
An improved pellet implanter is described which allows the subcutaneous insertion of the requisite number of estradiol, testosterone, or desoxycorticosterone pellets end to end, with one manipulation in from five to ten minutes. The implantation site of choice is in the posterior axillary line below the angle of the scapula, where the opportunity for trauma is minimal. As many as 6 successive implantations have been made on the same side in one patient in the course of 36 months. The ease of pellet implantation and the effectiveness of this type of therapy in selected patients strongly recommend its increased use in clinical practice.Keywords
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