Coronary stent strut avulsion in aorto-ostial in-stent restenosis: potential complication after cutting balloon angioplasty.
We report a case of stent strut avulsion by the cutting balloon during the withdrawal of the deflated balloon catheter in aorto-ostial in-stent restenosis, which was managed successfully by another stent. The proposed mechanisms and recommendations to avoid this rare complication are provided.
Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Huang-Joe
HJ
Wang
Hsien-Li
HL
Kao
Chiau-Suong
CS
Liau
Yuan-Teh
YT
Lee
D000368:Aged; D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents