title: "Black hole" restenosis after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, The Cardiovascular Institute, 7-3-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. cib16710@syd.odn.ne.jp
authors.forename: Yoshitaka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shiratori
authors.forename: Yuji
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Oikawa
authors.forename: Junji
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yajima
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D020123:Sirolimus