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Title: Cutting-Balloon-Associated Vascular Rupture After Failed Standard Balloon Angioplasty

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Deventer Hospital, Department of Radiology (Netherlands)
  2. Ninewells Hospital, Department of Vascular Surgery (United Kingdom)

The following case reports illustrate a possible complication of vascular rupture when cutting balloon dilatation is performed immediately after failed standard balloon angioplasty to the same diameter. Deferral of the cutting balloon dilatation should be considered in such circumstances.

OSTI ID:
21091352
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 28, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0158-6; Copyright (c) 2005 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English