Key result
Controlled balloon angioplasty and stenting safely manages diameter discrepancy at saphenous vein graft anastomoses.
Why the study?
Balloon angioplasty and stenting at the site of anastomosis between saphenous vein graft and native vessel present technical challenges due to diameter discrepancy and risk of complications.
Case Report (n=1)
Demonstrates a technical approach using a CAT balloon to overcome diameter discrepancy during angioplasty and stenting at a saphenous vein graft anastomotic site.
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Supports technical feasibility of specialized balloon stenting at SVG anastomoses; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
In this report we describe a case in which a saphenous vein graft stenosis at the site of anastomosis with the left anterior descending artery (LAD) was dilated with a special Controlled Angioplasty Technology (CAT) balloon, and then stented. Balloon angioplasty and stenting at the site of anastomosis represents a technical problem because of diameter discrepancy and needs special attention in order to avoid minor or major complications.
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Antonellis et al. (1997) conducted a case report in Saphenous vein graft stenosis (n=1). Controlled Angioplasty Technology (CAT) balloon angioplasty and stenting was evaluated. Balloon angioplasty and stenting at a saphenous vein graft anastomosis site requires special procedural strategy due to diameter discrepancy to avoid complications.
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