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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified common iliac artery.A 8.0mmx20mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.The device was inflated to nominal pressure for 3 minutes on the first inflation, and then inflated to nominal pressure for 1 minute on the second inflation.However, during the third inflation at 17 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
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