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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified cephalic vein.After inserting a non-bsc introducer sheath, a non-bsc guidewire was used to cross the lesion.A 5.0mmx100mmx80cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the first initial inflation at 6 atmospheres for 3 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed without problem.The procedure was completed with a 5mmx 4cm sterling balloon catheter.No patient complications nor injuries were reported, and the patient condition was good.
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