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It was reported that there was difficulty in removing the stent and a shaft break occurred, necessitating additional intervention.The target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous and moderately calcified vein graft.Pre-dilation was performed with a non-boston scientific balloon.During the procedure, a 3.50 x 48mm synergy xd drug-eluting stent was advanced for treatment; however, when the stent delivery system was deflated, difficulty was encountered in removing the stent.Subsequently, during attempts to pull out the stent, the shaft was broken, leaving a portion of the stent inside the patient's body and the patient underwent coronary artery bypass grafting.A snare was attempted, and the device was successfully removed.The procedure was completed, and the patient remained stable post-procedure.
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