It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified common iliac artery.A 8.0 x 40, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during first inflation at 8 atmospheres for 8 seconds, slow contrast medium leakage was noted and the balloon ruptured.The device was removed and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient condition was good.
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