Broken guidewire fragment: A simplified retrieval technique

Authors
Patel, T Shah, S Pandya, R Sanghvi, K Fonseca, K
Citation
T. Patel et al., Broken guidewire fragment: A simplified retrieval technique, CATHET C IN, 51(4), 2000, pp. 483-486
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
483 - 486
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200012)51:4<483:BGFASR>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We report a technique for retrieval of a broken angioplasty wire fragment f rom the coronary system using a more simplified technique that does not inv olve the use of a snare or any other retrieval tool. With the use of an add itional angioplasty wire and a balloon catheter, we could safely remove the broken wire fragment from the coronary system and circulation in a very sh ort time. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent 51:483-486, 2000. (C) 2000 Wiley-Li ss, Inc.