title: “Sepal wire technique”--a novel technique for aorto-ostial left main stenting.
abstract: Aorto-ostial left main (LM) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains a challenge in interventional cardiology, as precise positioning of stents using conventional angiographic landmarks is difficult. Previously described techniques either involve the use of additional complex steps or commercially available special devices that carry extra costs. We describe a novel technique for ostial LM stent positioning that makes use of a simple additional workhorse wire curling back into the aorta like the sepal of a flower.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, United Christian Hospital, 130 Hip Wo Street, Kwung Tong, Hong Kong. chikinchan@msn.com
authors.forename: Chi Kin
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Raymond Cy
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Fung
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000379:methods*; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional