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Successful Percutaneous Treatment of an Embolized Patent Ductus Arteriosus Occluder Device

Süleyman Barutçu1, Elnur Alizade2, Selcuk Pala2

  • 11 Cardiology Department, Van Research and Training Hospital, Van, Turkey.

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
|January 30, 2019
PubMed

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Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus can have complications. A case report details successful retrieval of an embolized device using endomyocardial biopsy forceps when standard methods failed.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Transcatheter closure is the primary method for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
  • Complications can arise during device deployment.
  • Device embolization is a rare but serious complication.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old woman underwent percutaneous transcatheter closure of PDA.
  • An Amplatzer duct occluder device embolized into the right pulmonary artery.
  • Initial attempts to retrieve the device with a gooseneck snare were unsuccessful.

Findings:

  • The embolized duct occluder device was successfully captured and removed.
  • BiPal bioptome endomyocardial biopsy forceps were utilized for device retrieval.
  • This case highlights an alternative method for managing device embolization.

Implications:

  • Endomyocardial biopsy forceps offer a viable alternative for retrieving embolized devices in complex cases.
  • This technique may improve patient outcomes in challenging interventional procedures.
  • Further evaluation of specialized forceps for device retrieval is warranted.

Keywords:
embolized devicepatent ductus arteriosuspercutaneous

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