title: Percutaneous Forceps Retrieval of an Embolized Amplatzer Duct Occluder.
abstract: Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus with the Amplatzer duct occluder shows excellent results. However, there is a risk of device embolization after deployment. We report the case of a 33-year-old man in whom an embolized Amplatzer device was retrieved from the right pulmonary artery by a percutaneous method. We also review this uncommon severe complication and offer technical tips for percutaneous removal.
authors: Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
authors: Yi-Sik
authors: YS
authors: Kim
authors: Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
authors: Sang-Rok
authors: SR
authors: Lee
keywords: Ductus arteriosus; Patent; Septal occluder device