Removal of a ruptured, detached, and entrapped angioplasty balloon after coronary stenting

Entrapment of balloon catheters after coronary angioplasty or stent implantation is a complication during these procedures. We describe the removal of a ruptured angioplasty balloon which had become disconnected from the proximal shaft of the balloon catheter and entrapped after coronary stenting by...

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Published inThe Journal of invasive cardiology Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 102 - 104
Main Authors Madronero, J L, Hein, F, Bergbauer, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2000
Subjects
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - instrumentation
Coronary Vessels
Device Removal
Equipment Failure
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Stents
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Summary:Entrapment of balloon catheters after coronary angioplasty or stent implantation is a complication during these procedures. We describe the removal of a ruptured angioplasty balloon which had become disconnected from the proximal shaft of the balloon catheter and entrapped after coronary stenting by using a 4 mm Amplatz "Goose Neck" Microsnare retrieval system (Microvena, White Bear Lake, Minnesota). The retrieval was accomplished without any complications. Retrieval systems should be on hand in all interventional catheterization laboratories.
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ISSN:1042-3931