Application of beta-irradiation through the struts of a previously deployed stent.
The application of beta-radiation in coronary arteries is a promising new technique for the treatment of in-stent restenosis. This is the first case in which the 5 F. delivery catheter of the Beta-Cath trade mark system was advanced through the struts of a stent, previously deployed in an adjacent branch, so as to deliver radiation to the target vessel.
Sianos
Georgios
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Thoraxcenter, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Kay
I Patrick
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Carlier
Stephane G
SG
Lighart
Jurgen MR
JM
Wardeh
Alexander J
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Coen
Veronique LMA
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Levendag
Peter C
PC
Serruys
Patrick W
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