After final angioplasty, the balloon was withdrawn.It was noted the balloon embolized as it separated from the shaft.At that point, the left femoral arterial access was obtained.An over the wire long sheath was passed from the left femoral artery into the right common femoral.The embolized balloon was identified in the right superficial femoral artery (sfa) and with the help of a gooseneck snare, surgeons were able to safely capture and retrieve it.Bilateral groin accesses were closed with the angio-seal device.
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