Removal of a retained intracardiac radiolucent guidewire fragment using an Atrieve™ vascular snare using combined fluoroscopy and transesophageal echocardiography guidance in an infant

Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2017 Jan-Apr;10(1):65-68. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.197068.

Abstract

Retained intravascular foreign body is a well-known complication of central venous access placement in children as well as adults. Most of these foreign bodies are radio-opaque and hence are removed under fluoroscopy guidance. In our case, we describe the removal of an intracardiac radiolucent foreign body in an infant utilizing a combination technique - transesophageal echocardiogram and fluoroscopy.

Keywords: Foreign body; intervention; pediatric; retrieval.

Publication types

  • Case Reports