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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient was presented with popliteal artery stenosis and underwent popliteal angioplasty.The 100% stenosed target lesion was located in non-tortuous and moderately calcified popliteal artery.A 3.0mm x 220mm x 150cm coyote balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, when the device was inflated at 8 atmospheres for 1 minute, loss of pressure was observed under fluoroscopy.The balloon was removed, balloon leak and a visible pinhole were observed.A metalic introducer sheath by arrow was used and the procedure was completed with another device.There were no patient complications nor injuries were reported.
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