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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed, target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and non-calcified subclavian artery.A 4.0mmx20mmx135cm sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.The balloon was initially inflated at 8 atmospheres for 60 seconds.However, during the second inflation at 12 atmospheres for 60 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was completely removed and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications and the patient was in good condition.
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