J Korean Radiol Soc.  1993 Oct;29(5):944-948.

Percutaneous transluminal retrieval of intravascular iatrogenic foreign body by loop-snare technique

• Yang I
• Yoon Y
• Lim JW

Abstract

The use of intravacular catheterization for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes increased the incidence of iatrogenic foreign bodies, which might cause many complications such as cardiac arrythmias, perforation of cardiac chamber or blood vessels, sepsis and thromboembolism. The authors experienced 5 cases of successful retrieval of intravascular iatrogenic foreign bodies: three cases of subclavian catheter wire and two cases of subclavian catheter. Subclavian catheter was introduced into right subclavian venous route for hyperalimentation or central venous pressure monitoring. The foreign bodies were located in superior vena cava and inferior vena in four cases and in left main pulmonary artery in the other case. We have successufully removed the foreign bodies by interventional procedures. The loop-snare technique is a safe and effective method for retrieval of iatrogenic foreign bodies in great vessels.

MeSH Terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Blood Vessels
Catheterization
Catheters
Central Venous Pressure
Foreign Bodies*
Incidence
Methods
Pulmonary Artery
Sepsis
Thromboembolism
Vena Cava, Superior