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Percutaneous wire rescue during radial sheath insertion.

Paula Martinez Santos¹, Roberto Del Castillo Medina¹, Lorenzo Hernando Marrupe¹

¹Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Fundacion Alcorcon, Av Budapest no. 1. Alcorcon, 28922, Madrid, Spain.

Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine : Including Molecular Interventions

|October 8, 2013

Summary

Transradial catheterization guide wire complications are rare. This case report details a novel percutaneous technique using balloon entrapment to retrieve a misplaced wire during radial sheath insertion, avoiding surgery.

Keywords:

Balloon entrapment technique Complication Radial access

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Interventions
Vascular Access Techniques

Background:

Transradial artery catheterization is a preferred method for cardiac procedures due to reduced complications compared to the transfemoral approach.
While generally safe, complications can arise during transradial access, though guide wire issues are infrequent.

Observation:

A rare complication occurred during radial sheath insertion involving guide wire manipulation.
The guide wire became entrapped, necessitating an intervention to retrieve it.

Findings:

This report details the first percutaneous rescue of an entrapped guide wire during radial artery catheterization.
The balloon entrapment technique was successfully employed to retrieve the guide wire without surgical intervention.

Implications:

This case highlights a potential solution for a rare but challenging complication in transradial procedures.
The described percutaneous technique offers a minimally invasive option for guide wire retrieval, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing procedural risks.