Inflammatory reaction after sirolimus-eluting stent implant.

Gomes, Walter J; Giannotti-Filho, Oswaldo; Hossne, Nelson A; Catani, Roberto; Buffolo, Enio · Ann Thorac Surg · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) are supposed to attenuate cell proliferation and reduce restenosis rate. Histologic finding from coronary artery after SES implant showed fibrosis and inflammatory infiltrate, revealing a chronic inflammatory reaction. Extension of coronary inflammatory reaction after stenting needs clarification. The long-term consequences are unknown.

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