Incidental retrieval of a stent: a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention

Extracción incidental de un stent: complicación rara de la intervención coronaria percutánea

Coronary stent incidental retrieval is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. Although the incidence of this unusual adverse event has decreased in recent years, interventionist cardiologists should be aware this complication represents increased risk of morbidity and mortality for patients. A case is presented of incidental retrieval of a stent which was previously placed during a coronary reintervention.

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