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An embolized 38 mm ASD Cocoon Device in the left atrium was successfully retrieved using an unconventional transcatheter technique involving multiple snares and a venesection.
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Transcatheter retrieval of an embolized ASD device from the left atrium can be safely achieved using innovative snaring and venesection techniques when conventional methods or equipment are unavailable.
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Improvised retrieval succeeded in this embolized ASD device case; leaves open standardization and safety validation in larger series.
We report a technically difficult retrieval of embolized Atrial Septal Defect device from left atrium. Device was captured after multiple attempts using different types of snares and was brought to inferior vena cava without delivery sheath. As we were unable to slenderize the device into short sheath, it was finally retrieved using an unconventional and innovative technique.We emphasize the importance of safe improvised methods during challenging catheterization procedures resulting in successful outcomes.
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Mehmood et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Embolized Atrial Septal Defect Device (n=1). Transcatheter retrieval using multiple snares and venesection was evaluated on Successful device retrieval. An embolized 38 mm ASD Cocoon Device in the left atrium was successfully retrieved using an unconventional transcatheter technique involving multiple snares and a venesection.
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