“Puncture-to-Loop” Technique to Retrieve Embolized Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder

A 62-year-old man experienced embolization of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) occlusion device in the pulmonary artery. The device was successfully retrieved using “puncture to loop” technique, without the need of specific materials. This is a challenging retrieval situation, confirming the feasibility...

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Published inJACC. Case reports Vol. 17; p. 101900
Main Authors Chen, Mi, Michel, Jonathan M., Stähli, Barbara E., Gilhofer, Thomas S., Tanner, Felix C., Kasel, Albert Markus
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 05.07.2023
Elsevier
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Case Report
congenital heart defect
occluder
stroke
PFO
occluder
stroke
congenital heart defect
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Summary:A 62-year-old man experienced embolization of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) occlusion device in the pulmonary artery. The device was successfully retrieved using “puncture to loop” technique, without the need of specific materials. This is a challenging retrieval situation, confirming the feasibility and flexibility of the technique. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.) [Display omitted]
ISSN:2666-0849
2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2023.101900