Unraveling of a Gianturco coil during reocclusion of a patent ductus arteriosus

The Gianturco spring coil has been employed in the settling of the small arterial duct and for reocclusion of residual shunts; the ability to manipulate the coil is advantageous for optimal results. This case study reports an associated complication of unraveling of the coil. Careful attention to co...

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Published inCatheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis Vol. 38; no. 2; p. 184
Main Authors Justo, R N, Nykanen, D G, Benson, L N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1996
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - therapy
Embolization, Therapeutic - instrumentation
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure
Follow-Up Studies
Foreign Bodies - therapy
Humans
Male
Recurrence
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Summary:The Gianturco spring coil has been employed in the settling of the small arterial duct and for reocclusion of residual shunts; the ability to manipulate the coil is advantageous for optimal results. This case study reports an associated complication of unraveling of the coil. Careful attention to coil appearance during manipulation and the use of 0.038-inch coils may reduce this risk.
ISSN:0098-6569
DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1097-0304(199606)38:2<184::AID-CCD15>3.0.CO;2-J