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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient presented for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in a shunt in the severely tortuous and severely calcified vessel in the limb.A 7.0mmx40mmx80cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during the initial inflation, the balloon ruptured immediately.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.There were no patient complications reported and the patient was in good condition post-procedure.
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