Pt had heavily calcified left coronary system.The 1.5 x 12 mm sprinter balloon was advanced over the 0.14 coronary wire.The sprinter balloon was then used to pre-dilate in the first obtuse marginal.However, this was complicated by balloon rupture and fragmentation.Multiple attempts were unsuccessful in freeing the retained portion of the trapped balloon.Ultimately the fragment was stented against the wall of the heavily calcified vessel.The vessel was re-vascularized.Patient did well and discharged to home.
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