Aspiration technique for percutaneous endovascular retrieval of contraceptive device embolized to the pulmonary vasculature.

ABSTRACT: Contraceptive implant migration into the pulmonary circulation is an uncommon, but potentially serious complication. We describe an "aspiration" technique for percutaneous retrieval of a contraceptive implant from a subsegmental pulmonary artery, using a Penumbra Neuron MAX 088 guiding catheter and a Merit Medical VacLok Vacuum Pressure Syringe, as an alternative to the previously described snare technique. Our patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home on the same day.

SUBMITTER: Carraro do Nascimento V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772520 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature