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Accidental retrieval of a fully deployed stent: A case report
Saibal Mukhopadhyay1, Aniruddha Vyas2, Jamal Yusuf1
1Professor, Department of Cardiology, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Summary
A fully deployed stent in the left anterior descending artery was accidentally retrieved during a separate procedure. This rare complication occurred due to wire entrapment within the stent struts, necessitating specific preventative measures.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Device Complications
Background:
- Coronary artery stenting is a common procedure for treating atherosclerotic blockages.
- Ostial lesions, particularly in the left anterior descending artery, require precise stent placement.
- Complications during stent delivery can arise from anatomical challenges and procedural errors.
Observation:
- A case of accidental retrieval of a fully deployed stent in the ostial left anterior descending (LAD) artery is presented.
- The retrieval occurred during an attempted stent delivery to the obtuse marginal (OM) artery.
- A guidewire inadvertently passed through the struts of the deployed LAD stent, causing entrapment.
Findings:
- The entrapment of the guidewire within the struts of the previously deployed LAD stent led to the accidental retrieval of the entire stent.
- This highlights a rare but significant procedural risk associated with complex coronary interventions.
- The proposed mechanism involves specific wire manipulation and anatomical factors.
Implications:
- Understanding the mechanism of this complication is crucial for interventional cardiologists.
- Recommendations are provided to prevent similar occurrences in future procedures.
- Enhanced awareness and technique modification can improve patient safety during complex coronary stenting.
