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Document Details : Title: Retained percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty guidewire in coronary circulation Author(s): OZKAN, Mustafa , YOKUSOGLU, Mehmet , UZUN, Mehmet Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 60 Issue: 6 Date: December 2005 Pages: 653-654 DOI: 10.2143/AC.60.6.2004939 Abstract : Percutaneous coronary interventions have been a widely accepted method as a treatment option in patients with coronary artery disease. Unfortunately, the rare procedure-related complications pose a potential risk for patients, either during catheterization or afterwards. We present a case, in which we found of a retained guidewire segment in the right coronary artery. |
