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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.The patient presented with peripheral artery disease and underwent percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.The 95% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified ulnar vein.A 4.0mmx40mmx80cm (4f) sterling balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, on the first inflation at 6 atmospheres for 5 seconds, the balloon ruptured.The device was removed, and the procedure was completed with a different device.No patient complications were reported.
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