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a Computed tomography (CT) angiogram axial view of the lower limbs. The arrow points to an artifact occluding the right TPT. b CT angiogram coronal view of the right lower limb. The arrow points to an artifact occluding the right TPT
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Fig1
Consequently, a lower limb CT angiogram was conducted and revealed a metallic artifact in the distal popliteal artery consistent with VCD embolisation (Fig. 1a and b).
Attempting an endovascular retrieval of the closure device using a snare (Indy OTW  Vascular Retriever, 8Fr, .35 mm, 100 cm)
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Endovascular retrieval of the closure device was attempted through the right antegrade common femoral artery using a snare (Indy OTW  Vascular Retriever, 8Fr, .35 mm, 100 cm; Fig. 2).
Surgical exploration of the right TPT. The arrow points towards a metallic artifact revealed in the right TPT
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Selective embolectomy of the anterior tibial artery and TPT with device retrieval was successfully accomplished (Fig. 3).