Percutaneous Forceps Retrieval of an Embolized Amplatzer Duct Occluder
10.4068/cmj.2015.51.2.106
- Author:
Yi Sik KIM
1
;
Sang Rok LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. medorche@jbnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ductus arteriosus;
Patent;
Septal occluder device
- MeSH:
Adult;
Ductus Arteriosus;
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent;
Humans;
Pulmonary Artery;
Septal Occluder Device;
Surgical Instruments
- From:Chonnam Medical Journal
2015;51(2):106-108
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus with the Amplatzer duct occluder shows excellent results. However, there is a risk of device embolization after deployment. We report the case of a 33-year-old man in whom an embolized Amplatzer device was retrieved from the right pulmonary artery by a percutaneous method. We also review this uncommon severe complication and offer technical tips for percutaneous removal.
