Collagen embolization for the successful treatment of a distal coronary artery perforation

Area of Science:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Vascular Surgery

Background:

• Coronary artery perforation is a rare but serious complication during percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Hydrophilic guidewires are commonly used but can increase the risk of vessel injury.

Observation:

• A 42-year-old male patient developed a right coronary artery perforation during a procedure involving a hydrophilic guidewire.

Findings:

• This case report details the first successful use of collagen embolization to manage coronary artery perforation.
• The collagen embolization technique provided an effective and minimally invasive solution to the arterial tear.

Implications:

• Collagen embolization represents a novel and promising therapeutic option for managing coronary artery perforation.
• This approach may reduce the need for more invasive surgical interventions in similar cases.