Broken guidewire fragment: a simplified retrieval technique.
We report a technique for retrieval of a broken angioplasty wire fragment from the coronary system using a more simplified technique that does not involve the use of a snare or any other retrieval tool. With the use of an additional angioplasty wire and a balloon catheter, we could safely remove the broken wire fragment from the coronary system and circulation in a very short time.
Patel
T
T
Krishna Heart Institute, Ahmedabad, India. krisna@ad1.vsnl.net.in
Shah
S
S
Pandya
R
R
Sanghvi
K
K
Fonseca
K
K
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged