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由ACYong著作·2013·被引用3次—Coronaryperforationisapotentiallyfatalcomplicationduringpercutaneouscoronaryintervention(PCI).Reportshaveshownthatitoccursin0.2to0.6%ofall ...

Coronary perforation is a potentially fatal complication during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Reports have shown that it occurs in 0.2 to 0.6% of all patients undergoing the procedures. [1-3] Though the frequency of coronary perforation is low, it is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation that warrants prompt recognition and management. Here we illustrate a case of coronary perforation, and review the incidence, causes, clinical sequelae and management of coronary perforation in the current contemporary practice.

A 61-year old man with known condition of ischemic heart disease was admitted for elective PCI to left circumflex artery chronic total occlusion. PCI attempt to left circumflex chronic total occlusion was carried out. Diagnostic angiography showed diffuse calcified oc...