Aspiration technique for percutaneous endovascular retrieval of contraceptive device embolized to the pulmonary vasculature.

Authors :: Carraro do Nascimento V
De Villiers L
Chia GS
Rice H
Source :: Radiology case reports [Radiol Case Rep] 2020 Dec 24; Vol. 16 (3), pp. 571-574. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Dec 24 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Contraceptive implant migration into the pulmonary circulation is an uncommon, but potentially serious complication. We describe an "aspiration" technique for percutaneous retrieval of a contraceptive implant from a subsegmental pulmonary artery, using a Penumbra Neuron MAX 088 guiding catheter and a Merit Medical VacLok Vacuum Pressure Syringe, as an alternative to the previously described snare technique. Our patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home on the same day.<br /> (© 2020 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington.)

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