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Flower technique-A bailout technique to retrieve disrupted balloon catheters and stents
Masataka Yoshinaga1, Hisaaki Ishiguro2, Takashi Muramatsu1
1Department of Cardiology, Fujita Health University Hospital, Toyoake, Japan.
Summary
Retrieving disrupted devices during percutaneous coronary intervention and endovascular treatment is challenging. A novel "flower technique" using a modified guiding catheter safely resolves device entrapment without additional cost or experience.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Interventions
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and endovascular treatment (EVT) are common procedures.
- Device retrieval complications can occur during these interventions, posing significant challenges.
