A Sticky Situation: An Uncommon Cardiac Complication of Cyanoacrylate Glue Injection

Rithik Mohan Singh Sindhi, Kyaw Z. Win, Athesham Zafar, Richard P. Steeds*

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Abstract

This case report describes an uncommon cardiac complication related to the endoscopic injection of cyanoacrylate glue to treat gastric variceal bleeding. The presentation and management options are reviewed and compared with our step-by-step approach in a patient requiring a liver transplant. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.)
Original languageEnglish
Article number101886
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jul 2023

Keywords

  • glue embolization
  • glue injection
  • liver shunt
  • right atrium

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