Conclusions
This survey is the first attempt to obtain information on current
practices involving TLE in Latin America. According to our results, TLE
is performed in select centers in Latin America, with most centers
having a low procedural volume (<10 procedures per year). As
observed in other surveys, mechanical rotational sheaths are the most
frequently tool used, with current management techniques closely
resembling what is described in current guidelines. Results from this
survey could be used as guidance towards the creation of a future
prospective registry which could allow comparison of clinical outcomes
using different extraction techniques and the implementation of quality
improvement strategies.