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It was reported that balloon rupture occurred.Vascular access was obtained by venous retrograde approach.The 99% stenosed target lesion was located in the moderately tortuous and severely calcified vessel of the forearm.After a guide wire passed through the lesion, a 4.0-4/4t/90 symmetry balloon catheter was advanced for dilatation.However, on initial inflation, the balloon ruptured.The procedure was completed with a non-bsc balloon catheter.There were no patient complications nor injuries reported.
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