Published in:
01-04-2017 | Case Report
Successful delivery of polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent using rapid exchange guide extension catheter
Authors:
Yoshihide Fujimoto, Norimasa Tonoike, Yoshio Kobayashi
Published in:
Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics
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Issue 2/2017
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Abstract
Deployment of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-covered stent is a useful technique to seal coronary perforation. However, the high profile and low flexibility compromise its deliverability. To facilitate stent delivery, a guide extension catheter (GuideLiner™ catheter) through a 6 Fr guiding catheter has been used. This case report describes a successful deployment of a PTFE-covered stent using a 6 Fr GuideLiner catheter to seal coronary perforation.