Severe deformity of a Palmaz-Schatz stent after normal surgical manipulation.

Tovar, E A; Blau, N; Borsari, A; Landa, D W; Packer, J M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This report describes a case in which normal surgical manipulation during dissection of the heart while performing a repeat revascularization procedure produced a significant deformity in Palmaz-Schatz stents previously implanted in a saphenous vein graft. The graft had shown satisfactory angiographic appearance immediately before the operation, and consideration was given to leaving it in place. Its replacement, however, prevented a major intraoperative mishap.

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