jailing technique
A bifurcation stenting approach where a side branch guide wire is trapped behind stent struts.
Full Definition
The jailing technique is a bifurcation lesion treatment strategy where a guide wire placed in the side branch is intentionally trapped ('jailed') behind the struts of a stent deployed in the main vessel. After main vessel stenting, the jailed wire serves as a roadmap for side branch access if additional treatment is needed. The wire can be removed if the side branch remains patent, or cell opening can be performed to access the side branch through the stent struts. This approach is simpler than simultaneous two-stent techniques but may compromise side branch access.
Usage
Usage note: Use 'jailing' as a technical term, not 'jailing.' Always specify which branch is being jailed.
In Context
- "The jailing technique was used to maintain side branch access during LAD stenting." — Procedure report
- "After jailing technique, the diagonal branch remained patent without additional intervention." — Angiographic assessment