Abstract
With the advent of modern thin-strut coronary stents, there is potential for damage to the stent structure during delivery. Fraying of the stent during unsuccessful attempts at lesion passage can be particularly problematic as re-entry into the guiding catheter may not be possible. Familiarity with techniques to retrieve damaged stents is helpful in this situation. In the present case, we describe intentional removal of a frayed stent from its balloon and subsequent retrieval using a peripheral crossover sheath.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E69-E71 |
Journal | Journal of Invasive Cardiology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Apr 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine