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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 90% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified forearm radial cutaneous vein.A 3.5-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, on the second inflation at 18 atmospheres for 30 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different balloon.There were no patient complications reported and the patient condition was good post procedure.
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