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Case Reports
. 1986;28(5):365-8.

Catheter perforation of the heart

M Keltai, P Farkas, P Dékány
  • PMID: 3792007
Case Reports

Catheter perforation of the heart

M Keltai et al. Cor Vasa. 1986.

Abstract

Out of 11,000 cardiac catheterizations in adult patients, perforation of the heart occurred in four cases (0.036%). Left atrial wall perforation by an NIH catheter occurred in one patient without sequelae. In three patients, right ventricular perforation by a Zucker-type catheter was observed, causing pericardial tamponade. This observation may discourage angiographers from the routine use of this type of catheter.

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