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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and severely calcified superficial femoral artery.A 7.0mmx20mmx135cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.Inflation was performed at 8 atmospheres, 10 atmospheres, and 12 atmospheres with 60 seconds duration for each inflation.However, the balloon ruptured during the third inflation.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient injury reported.
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