Endovascular Catheter / Foreign Body Retrieval

Endovascular retrieval of a catheter, catheter fragment or other intravascular foreign body.

Venous Access

Endovascular Catheter / Foreign Body Retrieval

Synonyms : catheter fragment extraction, intravascular foreign body retrieval

Background

Broken/migrated catheter fragment, guidewire remnant.

Procedure

Snare/basket catheter via femoral/jugular vein under fluoroscopy. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

Risks

Venous injury, arrhythmia, embolism.

Recovery

Brief monitoring, same-day discharge.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).