Fragmentation and embolization of a plastic‐coated guidewire

Kerry C. Prewitt; Jon R. Resar; Jeffrey A. Brinker

doi:10.1002/ccd.1810300107

Fragmentation and embolization of a plastic‐coated guidewire

Kerry C. Prewitt, Jon R. Resar, Jeffrey A. Brinker

School of Medicine

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Abstract

We report a case of fragmentation and embolization to the pulmonary artery of sheared pieces of a recently introduced hydrophilic plastic‐coated guidewire. The propensity for this to occur, the lack of initial recognition, and the ability to retrieve the fragments by catheter techniques are emphasized. As these guidewires are more frequently used, physicians should be aware of this potential complication. © 1993 Wiiey‐Liss, Inc.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	27-29
Number of pages	3
Journal	Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.1810300107
State	Published - Sep 1993

Keywords

catheterization
complication
embolization
hydrophilic guidewire

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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