The Cast Net Technique: A Novel Technique for Intracoronary Lost Wire-Free Stent Retrieval
ABSTRACT
Intracoronary stent loss is a rare but serious complication. Efforts should be made to properly retrieve the lost device. Such a complication could be particularly challenging in absence of a guidewire within the lost stent. We report a case of coronary perforation managed with ping-pong technique. Prolonged balloon inflation was able to seal the perforation. However, the procedure was complicated by intracoronary loss of a wire free covered stent. We describe a new technique that allowed efficient and safe retrieval of the intracoronary lost wire-free stent. We call it the Cast Net technique.
Conflicts of Interest
M.B. received consultancy fees from Boston Scientific. The other authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Open Research
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.