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.
Wang
Huang-Joe
HJ
Cardiology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Kao
Hsien-Li
HL
Liau
Chiau-Suong
CS
Lee
Yuan-Teh
YT
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