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It was reported that guidewire fracture occurred.The patient presented with claudication and underwent a left leg angiogram.The target lesion was located in a moderately tortuous and moderately calcified left iliac artery.After an s/s xch/035/180 amplatz super stiff guidewire was crossed the lesion.A 10.0 x 40 x 75cm express ld iliac / biliary stent was advanced for treatment.However, during the deployment of the stent, the entire device was crimped and the guidewire frayed.The physician then deployed an additional express ld iliac / biliary stent to cover it and the procedure was completed.No patient complications were reported.The patient's status was stable.
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