Dislodged Hardware: Wire, Stent or Catheter Tip
Presenter
Jaikirshan Khatri, MD, FSCAI, NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
Jaikirshan Khatri, MD, FSCAI, NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the devices that are at risk of getting lost or entrapped during procedures and learn strategies to prevent this complication.
- Determine when it is necessary to retrieved dislodged devices and when it is safe to leave them in place, considering the potential risks and benefits.
- Compare the different options and techniques for retrieving dislodged devices, including the use of small balloons, multiple wire techniques, snares, guide extensions, etc.