Inadvertent extraction of a previously deployed stent

Yilmaztepe M., GÜRLERTOP H. Y., KAÇMAZ Y., AKSOY Y.

Journal of Cardiology Cases, vol.14, no.2, pp.38-39, 2016 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jccase.2016.03.016
  • Journal Name: Journal of Cardiology Cases
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.38-39
  • Keywords: Entrapment, Stent extraction, Thrombus aspiration
  • Trakya University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Unintentional extraction of a previously deployed stent is a rare complication. In this case report, we are presenting inadvertent extraction of a previously deployed stent occurring after repetitive balloon dilatations and manual thrombus aspiration to treat acute stent thrombosis. Operators must be careful dealing with in-stent lesions or passing through old stents.