First follow ‐up of a breakable stent for implantation in infants dedicated for a life‐long stay

ConclusionsThe BS performed well in terms of relief of stenosis and could be successfully dilated during the phase of the infants' most rapid growth. Mild intimal proliferation occurred in some patients early after implantation. In the course of the stepwise redilations and growth adjustments, both, planned longitudinal and transverse fractures occurred without allowing a collapse of the stented area.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Source Type: research