title: Retrieval of an embolization coil from the internal carotid artery using the Amplatz microsnare retrieval system.
abstract: An unusual case of unintentional release of an embolization coil into the proximal internal carotid artery is reported. The coil migrated and lodged distally in the petrous portion of the internal carotid artery during initial removal attempts using a regular nitinol loop snare. The coil was retrieved with the Amplatz Nitinol Microsnare system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cekirge
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Saatci
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Firat
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Balkanci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000497:Alloys; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008846:Micromanipulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010579:Petrous Bone / Q000098:blood supply
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; C013616:nitinol