Successful retrieval of a retained cerebral protection device using esophageal biopsy forceps

Abstract

Cerebral protection devices (CPDs) often were applied to improve the safety of carotid artery stenting, but the CPD itself may cause fatal complications. We report a case of a retained CPD that was an Emboshield NAV6 device left in situ, which was retrieved successfully with esophageal biopsy forceps.

Keywords

• cerebral protection device
• esophageal biopsy forceps
• retained
• retrieval