Management of coronary perforation

Other techniques include coil embolization, the injection of clotted blood, the use of gel foam and the injection of thrombin at the site of the perforation. Coil embolization is suitable for small side branch perforations, but it will lead to tissue infarction and may not be available in all catheterization laboratories. Coil embolization is suited for small vessels, distal locations, arteries that supply limited viable myocardium, or situations where surgery is contraindicated

Other Techniques