Successful retrieval of a retained cerebral protection device using esophageal biopsy forceps

Cerebral protection devices (CPDs) often were applied to improve the safety of carotid artery stenting, but the CPD itself may cause fatal complications. We report a case of a retained CPD that was an Emboshield NAV6 device left in situ , which was retrieved successfully with esophageal biopsy force...

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Published in:Vascular investigation and therapy 2024-01, Vol.7 (1), p.18-20
Main Authors: Li, Yan, Yue, Yangyang, Yang, Bao, Lu, Shaoying, Liu, Jianlin
Format: Article
Language:English
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cerebral protection device
esophageal biopsy forceps
retained
retrieval
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Summary:Cerebral protection devices (CPDs) often were applied to improve the safety of carotid artery stenting, but the CPD itself may cause fatal complications. We report a case of a retained CPD that was an Emboshield NAV6 device left in situ , which was retrieved successfully with esophageal biopsy forceps.
ISSN:2589-9686
2589-9481
DOI:10.4103/VIT.VIT_20_24