Percutaneous coronary stenting in guide-induced aortocoronary dissection: angiographic and CT findings

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2005 Aug;21(4):375-8. doi: 10.1007/s10554-004-6137-9.

Abstract

We report here on a case of accidental aortocoronary dissection that occurred during the engagement of a guiding catheter. This resulted in an antegrade dissection into the right coronary artery, and a retrograde extension of the dissection into the Sinus of Valsalva and the ascending aorta up to the aortic arch. It was successfully treated with a stent deployment at the RCA ostium; this restored optimal coronary blood flow and there was a complete resolution of the aortic dissection as was documented by coronary angiography and the follow-up CT scan.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / physiopathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / therapy*
  • Aortic Dissection / physiopathology
  • Aortic Dissection / therapy*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Coronary Aneurysm / physiopathology
  • Coronary Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Circulation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sinus of Valsalva / pathology
  • Sinus of Valsalva / physiopathology
  • Sinus of Valsalva / surgery
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed