Complication Secondary to Coronary Guidewire Twisting Method to Retrieve Dislodged Stent
Abstract
Stent loss is one of the major complications which can occur during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We report a case of a 65-year-old man, diabetic and smoker, who presented to us with an inferior wall myocardial infarction. During primary PCI, stent loss occurred while attempting to cover a residual lesion. The wire twisting method was employed for retrieval, but this resulted in retraction of previously deployed stent and flow limiting proximal right coronary artery (RCA) dissection, necessitating urgent bailout stenting. The case highlights the technical challenges and potential risks associated with the wire twisting method.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
Vascular Procedures and Complications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
- Volume
- 107
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 1428–1431
- Publication date
- 8 February 2026
- Language
- EN