Separation of a Ruptured Angioplasty Balloon with Successful Percutaneous Retrieval—A Case Report

A case of ruptured angioplasty balloon with complete separation from the catheter is presented. Successful percutaneous retrieval of the balloon with endoscopic biopsy forceps was performed.

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Published in:Angiology 1990-09, Vol.41 (9), p.753-756
Main Authors: Sharma, Rajinder P., Shetty, P.C., Burke, Thomas H., Burke, Matthew W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Angioplasty, Balloon - adverse effects
Angioplasty, Balloon - instrumentation
Biopsy - instrumentation
Endoscopes
Equipment Failure
Female
Foreign Bodies - therapy
Humans
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Summary:A case of ruptured angioplasty balloon with complete separation from the catheter is presented. Successful percutaneous retrieval of the balloon with endoscopic biopsy forceps was performed.
ISSN:0003-3197
1940-1574
DOI:10.1177/000331979004100912