Management of a retained coronary guidewire fragment during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: a case report

Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2009 Mar;25(3):151-5. doi: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70055-5.

Abstract

Retained fractured guidewire fragments are rarely encountered during percutaneous coronary intervention, but may cause serious morbidity. We present the case of an 85-year-old man who suffered from this complication. He was successfully treated by coronary stent without peri-procedure complications. Follow-up coronary angiography revealed no in-stent restenosis. Coronary interventionists should know how to manage this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male