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Case report: percutaneous retrieval of a misplaced embolization coil
R D Edwards1, A Taylor, I R Robertson
1Department of Radiology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
Clinical Radiology
|August 1, 1993
Summary
A misplaced embolization coil threatening a single kidney was successfully retrieved percutaneously. The Amplatz gooseneck snare effectively navigated tortuous renal arteries in this case.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Embolization coils are used to block blood flow but can become misplaced.
- Misplaced coils can compromise arterial supply, especially in single-kidney patients.
Observation:
- A patient had a misplaced embolization coil threatening the segmental arterial supply to their single kidney.
- The renal artery anatomy was steeply angulated due to spinal scoliosis.
Findings:
- Percutaneous retrieval of the misplaced embolization coil was rapidly performed.
- An Amplatz gooseneck snare was used for the retrieval procedure.
Implications:
- The Amplatz gooseneck snare is effective for retrieving devices from tortuous arterial anatomy.
- This case highlights a successful interventional technique for managing a rare complication.