[A case of coronary perforation after directional coronary atherectomy]

Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi. 1996 Dec;44(12):2151-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Directional coronary atherectomy was performed on a 69-year-old female with angina pectoris. She suffered from coronary perforation as a result of cardiac tamponade and shock. Pericardial drainage and hemostasis were performed immediately using a perfusion catheter. The patient was transferred to the operating room for perforation repair and coronary artery bypass grafting to the distal portion of the left anterior descending artery. The procedure was performed successfully. Although acute coronary perforation associated with directional coronary atherectomy is rare, it can be managed temporarily by a perfusion catheter and we successfully performed coronary artery bypass grafting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy
  • Atherectomy, Coronary / adverse effects*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
  • Cardiac Tamponade / surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Coronary Vessels / injuries*
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rupture