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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient was presented with peripheral arterial disease and underwent percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in moderately tortuous and moderately calcified subclavian artery.A 6.0mmx20mmx80cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, during initial inflation at 8 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with different device.There were no patient complications nor injuries were reported and the patient was in good condition.
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