Microcatheter retrieval device for intravascular foreign body removal.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A microcatheter foreign body retrieval device is described and its first two clinical applications are presented. The device functions identically to larger loop snare retrievers. It permits access to small vessels and was successful in its first clinical applications.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Smith, TP; Graves, VB; Halbach, VV; Higashida, RT; Fraser, KW; Dowd, CF; Hieshima, GB

Published Date

  • 1993

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 14 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 809 - 811

PubMed ID

  • 8352149

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC8333854

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0195-6108

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States