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Thomas J Ford1,2, Michael Parkinson1,2, Colm Hanratty3
1Department of Cardiology, Gosford Hospital, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), Gosford, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract:
We describe the "skipping rope technique" for managing burr entrapment during rotational atherectomy. Sequential counterclockwise rotational force is applied to the drive shaft, generating alternative torque dynamics. This maneuver provides a safe method to disengage a stuck rotaburr, offering operators an additional strategy for this challenging complication.
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