Coronary perforation as a potential complication derived from coronary thrombectomy with the X-Sizer device

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2002 Jul;56(3):378-82. doi: 10.1002/ccd.10204.

Abstract

We report a case of coronary perforation after failed atherectomy with a 2 mm X-Sizer catheter in recent totally occluded right coronary artery. The perforation was successfully managed with a polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent with satisfactory final angiographic results. Possible predictors of this complication with this new device are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy
  • Coronary Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Thrombosis / surgery*
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents
  • Thrombectomy / adverse effects*
  • Thrombectomy / instrumentation*