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.
Hirose
Makoto
M
Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute, 130 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
Kobayashi
Yoshio
Y
Moses
Jeffrey W
JW
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