Novel Technique for the Treatment of Coronary Artery Perforation

Coronary artery perforation is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); its rate is estimated at 0.4- 0.7% of all PCIs. Fast recognition and response are imperative for the treatment of this potentially life-threatening complication. Available techniques for the treatment of perforations have moderate success rates and often necessitate dedicated equipment and expertise. In the case report presented, we describe a novel technique used to treat coronary perforations with readily available equipment.