A simpler approach to seal severe coronary perforation with bare metal stent

Authors

Sajid Dhakam, Aga Khan University
Nasir Rahman, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Department

Cardiology

Abstract

The case of a coronary artery perforation in which overinflation of a balloon at an angulated segment of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery after stent deployment resulted in an Ellis type III coronary artery perforation is presented. A bare metal stent (BMS) was used successfully to seal this high-grade perforation. Here, it is demonstrated that it may not be illogical to consider BMS as the first choice before embarking on use of a covered stent if the clinical/haemodynamic condition of the patient allows it and if a covered stent is not available.

Comments

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Publication (Name of Journal)

BMJ Case Reports

Recommended Citation

Dhakam, S., Rahman, N. (2010). A simpler approach to seal severe coronary perforation with bare metal stent. BMJ Case Reports, 2010.
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