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It was reported that deflation and removal issues occurred resulting in additional intervention.The 70 - 80% stenosed target lesion was located in the mildly tortuous, non-calcified right coronary artery.Follow deployment of a non-boston scientific stent, it was noted that the stent did not fully adhere to the vessel wall, necessitating re-expansion and fine-tuning.A 4.50 mm x 15 mm quantum? maverick? balloon catheter was introduced but could not be withdrawn.A large syringe and new pressure pump were used to deflate and withdraw the balloon.A transient occurrence of cardiac ischemia was also reported.After withdrawal, the balloon still could not be fully deflated outside the body.The procedure was completed using a non-bsc post-dilatation balloon and the patient was stable.
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