Minimally invasive retrieval of a dislodged Wallstent endoprosthesis after an endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Russell C. Lam, MD, Soo J. Rhee, MD, Nicholas J. Morrissey, MD, James F. McKinsey, MD, Peter L. Faries, MD, K. Craig Kent, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 47, Issue 2, Pages 450-453 (February 2008) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.051 Copyright © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 CT showing the dislodged Wallstent at the juncture of the endografts and the pararenal aorta. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008 47, 450-453DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.051) Copyright © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Percutaneous retrieval of the dislodged stent using an Amplatz Goose Neck Snare. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008 47, 450-453DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.051) Copyright © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Post retrieval angiogram showing residual stent fragments and thrombus in the suprarenal aorta. Single arrow demonstrates thrombus and double arrows demonstrate stent fragments. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008 47, 450-453DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.051) Copyright © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 4 Completion angiogram showing a Palmaz stent in the suprarenal area and a left renal artery stent. Arrow demonstrates caged stent fragments within the left renal artery. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008 47, 450-453DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.051) Copyright © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 5 Cross section of the retrieved Wallstent showing severe restenosis. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2008 47, 450-453DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2007.08.051) Copyright © 2008 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions