title: Removal of a ruptured, detached, and entrapped angioplasty balloon after coronary stenting.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Marien-Hospital, Medizinische Klinik, Universitat Witten/Herdecke, Marienplatz 2, 58452, Witten, Germany. LuisM@t-online.de
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Madronero
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hein
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bergbauer
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003331:Coronary Vessels; D020878:Device Removal; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents