Small balloon inflation over a jailed wire as a bailout technique in a case of abrupt side branch occlusion during provisional stenting

J Invasive Cardiol. 2010 Sep;22(9):449-52.

Abstract

During provisional stenting of a bifurcation lesion, recrossing into the side branch (SB) can be sometimes difficult or even impossible, especially when the SB lumen is compromised by a dissection. This report describes a rescue technique that can help to restore flow and regain access to the SB lumen in case of total SB occlusion after main vessel stent placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnostic imaging*
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessels
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stents*