Intentional longitudinal and side ‐cell stent fractures: Intermediate term follow up

ConclusionsISF can be induced safely in a variety of vascular beds using high‐pressure balloons both longitudinally or through side cells. Longitudinal ISF only rarely requires immediate placement of a new stent; however, late restenosis may occur, requiring re‐stenting.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - January 23, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hitesh Agrawal, Athar M. Qureshi, Henri Justino Tags: PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Source Type: research