Successful management of dislodged stents during percutaneous coronary intervention

J Pak Med Assoc. 2010 Feb;60(2):140-2.

Abstract

Stent dislodgement is a very rare but recognized and potentially serious complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This case series describe the incidence and etiology of such cases at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi during the year 2008 and the method of treatment of this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Equipment Failure
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents*