A Homemade Snare: An Alternative Method for Mechanical Removal of Dirofilaria immitis in Dogs

Figure 2

Mechanical heartworm removal device used during the procedure. (a) A snare introducer, a 6-F plastic sheath, inserted via the right external jugular vein. (b) A specific carrier, a 6-F Judkins right coronary guiding catheter BMW (Cordis). ((c), (d), and (e)) A 0.014-inch coronary wire (Boston Scientific) that was folded and pushed through the coronary guiding catheter. (f) Final aspect of the homemade snare.

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