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A solution to the problem of an unexpanded Palmaz-Schatz stent following balloon rupture
1Department of Cardiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|December 1, 1991
Abstract:
The Palmaz-Schatz stent is a balloon expandable stent. Although easy to deploy, problems can occur. One problem is balloon rupture resulting in a partially expanded stent, which can be difficult to expand fully. This report illustrates how a Probing catheter and balloon can solve this potentially serious problem.