It was reported that device interaction caused damage to the existing stent.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the severely tortuous and moderately calcified popliteal fossa artery.A 2mm x 40mm x 145cm coyote es balloon catheter was selected for the procedure.The artery was dilated, and the balloon was removed without issue.However, when the balloon was reinserted, the wire lumen was flattened, and the wire could not be crossed through.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different balloon.There were no patient complications reported, however, the physician noted that the stent in the lesion was bent and fractured, which could have been broken during the procedure.
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