Snare technique in the event of total stent loss: using a loop snare or gooseneck snare

Often a favoured technique for the retrieval of a stuck burr or rota burr, the use of a snare requires careful planning. What commercially available snares are commonly used? How is the “snared” stent finally secured and what level of force can be used? Concerned about the possible challenges faced by using this technique? These and other questions are dealt with in this section that explores the technical tips recommended in the successful use of this procedure.