Retrieval of Embolized Atrial Septal Defect Device from Left Atrium  using Innovative Techniques

Amjad Mehmood; Sana Imtiaz; Khurram Akhtar; Nadeem Sadiq

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v72iSUPPL-3.9584

Authors

Amjad Mehmood Pakistan Naval Ship Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Sana Imtiaz Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC/NIHD)/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Khurram Akhtar Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC/NIHD)/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Nadeem Sadiq Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National Institute of Heart Diseases (AFIC/NIHD)/ National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v72iSUPPL-3.9584

Keywords:

Atrial septal defect, Embolization, Trans-catheter

Abstract

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.