An Unusual Case of Guide Wire Fracture during Coronary Artery Stenting for Bifurcation Lesion.
10.4070/kcj.2001.31.11.1200
- Author:
Hang Jin LEE
1
;
Min Soo SON
;
Ki Tak JU
;
Kwang Sik SONG
;
Ho Moeng LEE
;
Jeong Sun LEE
;
Eak Kyun SHIN
Author Information
1. Cardiology Division, Heart Center, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University, Inchon, Korea. ekshin@ghil.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Guide wire;
Fracture;
Stents
- MeSH:
Angioplasty;
Coronary Vessels*;
Stents*
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2001;31(11):1200-1202
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The complications associated with the use of a guide wire, used during angioplasy, are rare and often go unrecognized. However, occasionally the guide wire itself may cause serious complications such as perforation or dissection of the distal coronary artery. A guide wire fracture during angioplasty is a rare complication, however entrapment and uncoiling of the guide wire can cause fracture. We report a case of guide wire fracture that developed by entrapment of the distal bending portion during stenting for bifurcation lesion. The broken free end of the guide wire remained within the stent strut, and urgent surgical intervention was necessary for its retrieval. We experienced a case of entrapment and fracture of the guide wire during stenting that was successfully surgically removed.
