Delayed restenosis after gamma brachytherapy for in-stent restenosis.
Intracoronary brachytherapy is a promising modality for inhibition of in-stent restenosis. However, there is a concern of late progression after brachytherapy. This case report describes delayed restenosis after brachytherapy.
Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute, 130 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
Makoto
M
Hirose
Yoshio
Y
Kobayashi
Jeffrey W
JW
Moses
D000368:Aged; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000379:methods*; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D018450:Disease Progression; D005720:Gamma Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors