title: Retrieval techniques for managing flexible intracoronary stent misplacement.
abstract: With the increasing use of flexible intracoronary stents, the likelihood of complications, including stent misplacement, will tend to rise. We describe the successful use of three commercially available retrieval devices: the nitinol gooseneck snare, the biliary forceps, and the multipurpose basket. We recommend the availability of these devices to operators involved in intracoronary stent placement.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Foster-Smith
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Garratt
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Higano
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Holmes
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D017222:Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*