J Korean Soc Radiol.  2015 Jan;72(1):65-67. 10.3348/jksr.2015.72.1.65.

Retained Foreign Body in Pyothorax: Removal Using Snare Catheter and Endoscopic Biopsy Forcep Under the Fluoroscopic Guidance

• Han Y
• Kwon JH

• KMID: 1823936
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2015.72.1.65

Abstract

An iatrogenic foreign body (the surface coating polyurethane film of the guide wire) that was incurred during thoracentesis of chronic empyema, was removed by an interventional technique using a snare catheter and endoscopic biopsy forcep.

MeSH Terms

Biopsy*
Catheters*
Drainage
Empyema
Empyema, Pleural*
Foreign Bodies*
Pleural Cavity
Polyurethanes
SNARE Proteins*
Surgical Instruments*
Polyurethanes
SNARE Proteins

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Iatrogenic foreign bodies in chronic pyothorax were removed by interventional technique. A. Chest PA showing string-like foreign bodies (arrow) in left lower lung zone. B. Fluoroscopic image showing the Amplatz Goose Neck snare catheter inserted through the sheath. C. Foreign bodies retrieved by the snare catheter. D. Fluoroscopic image showing the forcep capturing the foreign body. E. Endoscopic biopsy forcep holding the foreign body.

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