Snare loop technique for removal of broken steerable PTCA wire
1987; Wiley; Volume: 13; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/ccd.1810130109
ISSN1097-0304
Autores Tópico(s)Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
ResumoAbstract Two cases are described of percutaneous removel of trapped, broken steerable PTCA guidewire. One case described breakage of a guidewire inside the ascending aorta leaving a free end, which is retrieved using the snare loop technique. The second case described retrieval of an intact yet unwound wire through the guiding catheter using a snare loop wire.
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