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Stent fracture and restenosis of drug-eluting-stents

The latest great revolution in the management of restenosis has been the introduction of the drug-eluting-stents (DES). They have been proven very effective in suppressing neointimal proliferation and reduces restenosis rates to single digit numbers. A case of DES strut fracture-induced restenosis is described.

Stents, adverse effects; Coronary restenosis; Sirolimus; Equipment failure


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