title: Successful Retrieval of Uncoiled Coronary Guidewire Using Simple Balloon Method.
abstract: Breakage of angioplasty device in coronary artery can cause panic in the catheterization laboratory. These broken fragments may serve as a nidus for thrombus formation; hence, removal of these fragments becomes mandatory. Since the incidence of guidewire fracture during angioplasty are rarely reported, evidence-based approaches are not available for the management of such incidental conditions. Here, we report an interesting case of entrapment and unravelling of guidewire. We successfully retrieved unravelled guidewire using a noncompliant balloon inflated in the guiding catheter. Subsequently, the procedure was completed successfully with an implantation of a stent in the culprit lesion. We are of opinion that this novel technique is quite easy and less cumbersome than other described techniques reported earlier.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research , Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: Shivanand
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Rangraj
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ramalingam
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Jayashree
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kharge
authors.affiliation: Chief Technician, Department of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nayak
authors.affiliation: Director, Professor and Head, Department of Cardiology, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research , Bangalore, India .
authors.forename: Cholenahally Nanjappa
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Manjunath
keywords: Complications; Interventional cardiology; New techniques