Short and long-term outcomes of coronary perforation managed by coil embolization: A single-center experience

Qing Qin1, Shufu Chang1, Rende Xu1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, NO 180, Fenglin Road, Shanghai 200032, China.

Insights

Coil embolization effectively manages coronary perforation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), including complex chronic total occlusion (CTO) cases. This technique offers favorable short and long-term outcomes, facilitating successful revascularization.

Area of Science:

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Coronary perforation is a significant complication during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Coil embolization has emerged as a potential treatment modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the short and long-term outcomes of patients with coronary perforation treated with coil embolization.
  • To assess the efficacy of coil embolization in managing both distal and collateral coronary perforations.
  • To determine the role of coil embolization in facilitating revascularization of chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 66 patients undergoing PCI with coil embolization for coronary perforation (Oct 2012 - June 2018).
  • Categorization of perforations into distal coronary and collateral types.
  • Assessment of procedural success, complications, and follow-up outcomes including major adverse cardiac events.

Main Results:

  • Coil embolization was used in 66 cases of coronary perforation (26 distal, 40 collateral).
  • Successful revascularization was achieved in 72.2% of CTO cases using coil embolization.
  • No deaths or myocardial infarctions were detected during a mean follow-up of 707 days, with only one late CABG in the collateral perforation group.

Conclusions:

  • Coil embolization is a feasible and effective treatment for distal and collateral coronary perforations during PCI.
  • This technique aids in the successful revascularization of complex CTO lesions.
  • Coil embolization demonstrates favorable safety and efficacy in managing PCI-related coronary perforations.
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