title: Intracoronary dehiscence of radiopaque ring of a guiding catheter and its retrieval.
abstract: Intracoronary dehiscence of the radiopaque ring of a guiding catheter is a rare complication, which could lead to myocardial infarction, emergency surgery, or even death. We describe the percutaneous retrieval of the catheter material from the right coronary artery, thus avoiding surgery and related complications.
authors.affiliation: Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, Jaya Nagar 9th Block, BG Road, Bangelore 560069, India. jrad2can@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Jayashree
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kharge
authors.forename: Ashalatha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bharatha
authors.forename: Raghu Thagachagere
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Ramegowda
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000175:diagnosis*