| Pervenous retrieval of embolized catheters from the right heart and pulmonary arteries. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 474374 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Successful removal of embolized or retained catheter fragments from the right heart was achieved in two out of four patients using pervenous catheter techniques. For the first time a fragment, radiolucent on image intensification, was retrieved from the right pulmonary artery using a wire snare. In a second case a hook-loop was made in the right ventricle with a Judkins left femoral coronary angiographic catheter, which has advantages over previously described hooking devices, to withdraw a fragment to the iliac vein for subsequent snaring. Failure of retrieval occurred only in specially difficult circumstances; when a catheter embolized to the pulmonary artery of a Tetralogy of Fallot, and when in spite of successful ensnarement, a fractured electrode was firmly adherent to the right ventricular apex. Successful pervenous retrieval may require a combination of techniques which move or dislodge, such as a hook or balloon combined with those which ensnare, such as a wire loop or bioptome. Using such techniques, with minimal additions to standard equipment, retrieval procedures can be offered as a routine cardiac catheterization service with a high rate of success. |
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Authors:
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G O'Neill; S P Joseph |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American heart journal Volume: 98 ISSN: 0002-8703 ISO Abbreviation: Am. Heart J. Publication Date: 1979 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-10-17 Completed Date: 1979-10-17 Revised Date: 2006-02-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370465 Medline TA: Am Heart J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 287-93 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures Child, Preschool Heart Catheterization / adverse effects* Humans Male Middle Aged Pulmonary Artery* Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods Veins* |
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