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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified external iliac artery.A 5.0 x 40, 75cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced for dilation.However, during inflation at 10 atmospheres for 10 seconds, the balloon ruptured.Another 4.0 x 40, 40cm mustang balloon catheter was advanced, but the balloon also ruptured on the first inflation at 10 atmospheres for 5 seconds.Both devices were removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.
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