title: Percutaneous retrieval of entrapped partially inflated broken coronary angioplasty balloon by modified Fogarty technique.
abstract: The optimal approach in managing cases complicated due to retained components in the coronary arteries during angioplasty is still not clear. In most cases, management is individualized. We report the retrieval of a partially inflated balloon with a broken shaft from the coronary system using a simple technique based on Fogarty. This did not involve the use of a snare or any other retrieval tool.
authors: Department of Cardiology, GB Pant Hospital and Associated Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
authors: M P
authors: MP
authors: Girish
authors: Mohit D
authors: MD
authors: Gupta
authors: Amit
authors: A
authors: Mittal
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D056989:Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome