Double-Guidewire-Assisted Balloon Traction for Removing Fractured Catheters

Key Points

• To demonstrate an innovative technique for retrieving fractured catheters from small-caliber vessels.
• Introduced a balloon-assisted traction approach for catheter retrieval.
• Applied the technique specifically in cases with fragmented catheters.
• Focused on scenarios where standard guidewire passage is impeded.
• Successfully retrieved fractured catheters using the new technique.
• Demonstrated effectiveness even in challenging situations with small-caliber vessels.