title: Delayed strut fracture of sirolimus-eluting stent: a significant problem or an occasional observation?
abstract: In-stent restenosis after implantation of sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) still occur in some cases and stent fracture was recently suggested as a new potential mechanism of restenosis. We report a case of delayed stent strut fracture after percutaneous coronary intervention with SES. Until now, three cases regarding Cypher stent fracture have been reported in the literature. Further investigation should be performed to elucidate the clinical significance of stent fractures of SES.
authors.forename: Pil-Ki
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Min
authors.forename: Young-Won
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.forename: Hyuck
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Moon Kwon
mesh_terms: D017222:Angioplasty, Balloon, Laser-Assisted; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000209:etiology*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D020123:Sirolimus / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D020123:Sirolimus