Multiple stent fractures at the site of coronary artery bypass insertion.
Drug eluting stents have led to a substantial reduction of in-stent restenosis. Stent fracture (SF) is an important cause for the cases of restenosis which still occur. Sites of increased vessel movement, long stents, and overlapping stents have been observed to be more prone to fracture. We report the case of a patient with multiple drug eluting SFs at the site of coronary artery bypass insertion. The decision to implant stents at the site of bypass insertion should be made carefully. SF should be considered when gaps between previously implanted stents are observed.
Hetterich
Holger
H
Department of Cardiology, Medizinische Poliklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.
Rieber
Johannes
J
D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D023903:Coronary Restenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D054855:Drug-Eluting Stents; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012307:Risk Factors; D020123:Sirolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D020123:Sirolimus