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It was reported that guidewire tip detachment occurred.The 70% stenosed target lesion with a significant bend of less than 45 degrees was located in the moderately tortuous and moderately calcified thoracic duct.A 3 018/260 platinum plus guidewire was used during procedure.However, while removing the guidewire from the patient through the 21-gauge needle, the tip of the guidewire sheared off into the patient's thoracic duct.A snare was used to remove the detached device, and no fragments left inside the patient's body.The procedure was completed with another device.The patient was in good condition post-procedure.
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