Olbert dilatation catheter system: complication due to inexpert handling.
A complication of inexpert handling of the Olbert catheter system is presented. The balloon was inflated while the clamp at the proximal end of the catheter was closed. This resulted in kinking of the distal end of the catheter within the balloon. Difficulty in catheter removal resulted but was overcome by an improvised coaxial sheath technique.
D000328:Adult; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male