Stent fracture and collapse in a saphenous vein graft causing occlusive restenosis.
We report a case of occlusion of a saphenous vein graft due to complete stent fracture. This was successfully managed percutaneously, with an excellent angiographic and clinical result.
Dorsch
Micha F
MF
Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom.
Seidelin
Peter H
PH
Blackman
Daniel J
DJ
D000368:Aged; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation*; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*