Extension Catheter–Assisted Balloon Anchoring Technique for Retrieval of an Entrapped Balloon Catheter During PCI
Key Points
The aim is to address the complication of balloon catheter entrapment during PCI, which can be difficult to manage.
Description of the balloon anchoring technique used for retrieval
Case analysis of catheter entrapment incidents
Evaluation of success rate and effectiveness of the technique
Successful retrieval of entangled balloon catheters using the proposed technique
Reduced need for surgical intervention in cases of entrapment
Demonstration of the technique's practicality and effectiveness in PCI
Abstract
Balloon catheter entrapment during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), although rare, is a serious complication that can be refractory to conventional retrieval techniques.