Axial deformation during coronary stenting: an extreme case.

Journal article

We describe a case of longitudinal stent compression induced by withdrawal of a "buddy wire," which we managed by crushing the retracted struts using another stent. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the first reports of this complication induced by wire manipulation.

Authors: De Caterina, A; Cuculi, F; Banning, A

• Journal: Journal of invasive cardiology
• Volume: 24
• Issue: 6
• Pages: E122-E123
• Publication date: 2012-06-01
• EISSN: 1557-2501
• ISSN: 1042-3931
• Language: English
• Keywords: Aged, 80 and over; Coronary Angiography; Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; Coronary Stenosis; Humans; Retreatment; Electrocardiography; Severity of Illness Index; Prosthesis Failure; Stents; Device Removal; Follow-Up Studies; Equipment Failure