Abstract
This is the first reported case of evidence of a hydrophilic wire traveling into a small branch and inducing perforation; this case highlights the need for fluoroscopically guided hydrophilic wire manipulation. Prompt treatment of such perforations is the best course of action.
Keywords:
complications; computed tomography; hematoma.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Video-Audio Media
MeSH terms
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Cardiac Catheterization* / adverse effects
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Cardiac Catheterization* / instrumentation
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Cardiac Catheterization* / methods
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Catheterization, Peripheral* / adverse effects
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Catheterization, Peripheral* / instrumentation
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Catheterization, Peripheral* / methods
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Coronary Angiography / methods*
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Hematoma* / diagnosis
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Hematoma* / etiology
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Hematoma* / surgery
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Humans
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Intraoperative Complications* / diagnosis
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Intraoperative Complications* / etiology
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Intraoperative Complications* / therapy
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Male
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Mediastinum / diagnostic imaging
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Middle Aged
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Radial Artery / surgery
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Subclavian Artery* / diagnostic imaging
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Subclavian Artery* / injuries
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
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Treatment Outcome
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Vascular System Injuries* / diagnosis
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Vascular System Injuries* / etiology
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Vascular System Injuries* / physiopathology
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Vascular System Injuries* / surgery