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(Chest. 1974;66:395-396.)
© 1974 American College of Chest Physicians

Retrieval of Lost Catheters by a Myocardial Biopsy Catheter Device

Tali T. Bashour M.D.1; Taswell Banks M.D.2; and Tsung O. Cheng M.D., F.C.C.P.1

1 Divisions of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.; District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, D.C.
2 The Howard University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.; District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Nonsurgical retrieval of fragments of polyethylene catheters embolized and lodged in the cardiovascular system was accomplished by means of a myocardial biopsy catheter in two patients. Choice of available retrieval methods should take into consideration the diameter of the catheter, emboli and its location within the cardiovascular system. The method described here, which is simple, effective and safe seems suitable in selected cases.

Submitted on January 9, 1974
Accepted on March 28, 1974






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