Percutaneous Retrieval of an Embolised Vascular Stent

Abstract

© 2014 Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) a Inc. All rights reserved. *Corresponding author at: Cardiovascular Unit, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, N Email: Nicholas.Collins@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au ventricular outflow tract (RVOT)(Fig. 1a and1b), with the stent position confirmed on 2D and 3D transoesophageal echocardiography (Fig. 1c and 1d). Percutaneous device retrieval was planned, with stent position confirmed on fluoroscopy (Fig. 2a). A 6 JR4 guide was positioned into the RVOT with a loop snare capturing the embolised stent (Fig. 2b).