Abstract
This report describes the cases of 2 patients with failed retrieval of an AngioGuard distal protection device after carotid stent placement with rescue retrieval by use of a vertebral catheter. An AngioGuard was deployed before carotid angioplasty and stent placement. Attempted removal of the device with the provided recapture sheath was unsuccessful. A 5F 120-cm vertebral catheter was used to recapture and remove the AngioGuard. This technique is a simple and readily available solution for the retrieval of failed removal of a protection device.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1594-1595 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Neuroradiology |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Clinical Neurology