title: Retrieval of dislodged coronary intravascular ultrasound catheter with embolic protection device.
abstract: A retained fractured segment of an intravascular ultrasound catheter in the coronary artery during percutaneous coronary intervention is a rare occurrence. We describe our experience with successful retrieval of a fractured IVUS catheter fragment in a previously stented left anterior descending artery using a distal embolic protection device.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Chih-Ping
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Jen-Jyh
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Jui-Sung
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Hung
authors.forename: Pei-Ying
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.forename: Chung-Ho
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hsu
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D004617:Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation*