Open surgical retrieval of an embolized PFO occluder system.

Open surgical retrieval of an embolized PFO occluder system.
Vasa. 2017 Feb 20;:1-3
Authors: Frech A, Gorny O, Fraedrich G, Widmann G, Mair J, Moes N, Mueller S, Klocker J
Abstract
Device migration after intervention for persistent foramen ovale occlusion is a rare complication. In case of failure of endovascular device retrieval, open surgical removal is indicated, safe, and reliable.
PMID: 28218570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten. Journal for Vascular Diseases - February 19, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Frech A, Gorny O, Fraedrich G, Widmann G, Mair J, Moes N, Mueller S, Klocker J Tags: Vasa Source Type: research