"Black hole" restenosis after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation.
In several reports, the "black hole" (BH) phenomenon was reported as a homogeneous echolucent appearance by intravascular ultrasound. We discuss an experience with angioscopic and pathological assessment for the BH phenomenon.
Shiratori
Yoshitaka
Y
Department of Cardiology, The Cardiovascular Institute, 7-3-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. cib16710@syd.odn.ne.jp
Oikawa
Yuji
Y
Yajima
Junji
J
D000368:Aged; D017546:Angioscopy; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy; D012086:Reoperation; D020123:Sirolimus; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D020123:Sirolimus