Management of distal coronary perforations.
This case report describes the nonsurgical management of a distal LAD perforation and is accompanied by a brief review of the different techniques available for sealing off a persistent leak in a perforated distal vessel. Coiling and embolic devices are particularly useful to seal distal perforations owing to their low profile and maneuverability.
Pershad
Ashish
A
Heart and Vascular Center of Arizona, Department of Interventional Cardiology, 1331 N. 7th Street, #375, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA. asper1971@cox.net
Yarkoni
Alon
A
Biglari
David
D
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020519:Pericardiocentesis; D012307:Risk Factors