| Literature DB >> 27143506 |
Kamal Shemisa1, Aris Karatasakis1, Emmanouil S Brilakis1.
Abstract
Distal coronary perforation is a rare, yet potentially lethal complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. Early recognition and treatment remains critical in preventing potentially life-threatening adverse outcomes, such as cardiac tamponade. The most commonly used strategies for treating distal perforation are fat and coil embolization. We present two cases of guidewire-induced distal coronary perforation and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of coil vs. fat embolization.Keywords: coil embolization; coronary perforation; fat embolization; percutaneous coronary intervention
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27143506 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26542
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Catheter Cardiovasc Interv ISSN: 1522-1946 Impact factor: 2.692