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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 75% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified internal carotid artery.A 5.0 x 40, 135cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.The balloon was initially inflated at 10 atmospheres for 30 seconds; however, on the second inflation at 14 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured vertically.The procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
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