RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Rescue Retrieval of AngioGuard Embolic Capture System after Failure of Capture Sheath Retrieval in Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1594
OP 1595
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A1118
VO 29
IS 8
A1 W.P. Daugherty
A1 J.B. White
A1 H.J. Cloft
A1 D.F. Kallmes
YR 2008
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/29/8/1594.abstract
AB SUMMARY: 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.