Foreignbody Removal Using Goose Neck Snare
- Author:
Dae Hyun HWANG
1
;
Shin Ho LEE
;
Dae Soon KIM
;
El Seong LEE
;
Ik Won KANG
;
Young Min WOO
;
Chang Sig CHOI
;
Jin Wook CHUNG
;
Jae Hyung PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Hallym University Medical College, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Foreignbody;
Goose neck snare;
Endovascular system
- MeSH:
Neck;
SNARE Proteins;
Veins
- From:Journal of the Korean Society for Vascular Surgery
1998;14(1):152-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To valuate the value of goose neck snare in removal of foreignbody in endovascular system. METHODS & MATERIAL: Foreignbody removal in endovascular system using goose neck snare were done in 4 cases. In one case, a broken guide-wire was located in left subclaviar vein and in three cases, guide-wires were located in vena cava. RESULTS: Technical success was achieved in all four cases. CONCLUSION: Goose neck snare technique is safe and effective in removal of Foreignbody in endovascular system.