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 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.
Madronero
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Marien-Hospital, Medizinische Klinik, Universitat Witten/Herdecke, Marienplatz 2, 58452, Witten, Germany. LuisM@t-online.de
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Bergbauer
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D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D020878:Device Removal; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents