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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient was presented with shunt failure and underwent vascular access intervention therapy (vaivt).The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in moderately tortuous and mildly calcified graft.A 6.0mmx40mmx80cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.The balloon was initially inflated at 6 atmospheres (atm) for 10 seconds.However, the tip of the balloon ruptured during inflation at 6 atm.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with another of same device.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported and the patient was in good condition.
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