An unusual mechanism of coronary stent dislodgment and localization

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2000 Oct;51(2):214-6. doi: 10.1002/1522-726x(200010)51:2<214::aid-ccd18>3.0.co;2-y.

Abstract

Stent dislodgment from its delivery catheter is a rare yet clinically important entity in cardiac catheterization. We report a highly unusual case of stent loss and subsequent localization in the guiding catheter. Our hypothesized mechanism of stent dislodgment should be recognized by the medical community.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Stents*