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Antonios P Gasparis1, Dixon Santana, Christopher Blewett
1Stony Brook University Health Science Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191, USA. agasparis_md@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Endoluminal retrieval of foreign bodies in the pediatric and infant population is an uncommon and challenging procedure for the endovascular specialist. The alternative is an open exploration of these often-fragile patients. The availability of smaller catheter systems allows retrieval with minimally invasive techniques. We report retrieval of a catheter fragment using an Amplatz loop snare through the umbilical vein and review the literature.
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