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Summary
Renal vein stent embolization is reportedly as high as 7%, with potentially devastating central consequences. Techniques for endovascular retrieval remain sparsely described. We present a case of a successful laser-cut stent extraction from the inferior vena cava after migration from the renal vein, requiring a unique combination of devices and methods.

Authors
Presenting Author: Shriya Reddy, MD, MBA
Co-Author: Jessica Efird
Co-Author: Theodore Teruya
Senior Author: Elizabeth L. Chou, MD
Senior Author: Sally Schonefeld

Target Audience
All members of the vascular surgery field.

Price
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Original video presented at VAM 2026

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