title: Balloon rupture during peripheral stent implantation: a new technique for balloon retrieval.
abstract: Balloon rupture is a known technical problem with implantation of vascular stents. In most cases, the ruptured balloon can be retrieved with simple maneuvers. In this case report, a peripheral balloon became trapped within an undeployed peripheral vascular stent and could not be removed by application of standard maneuvers. A novel approach to balloon retrieval was devised and undertaken with success.
authors.affiliation: Sanger Clinic, P.A.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Bersin
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Gold
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D001027:Aortography; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents