Stent fracture and restenosis of a paclitaxel-eluting stent

Hellenic J Cardiol. 2005 Nov-Dec;46(6):439-42.

Abstract

We describe the case of a patient with restenosis six months after stent implantation, at two points where stent fracture had occurred. Fracture is an unusual and probably underestimated cause of restenosis, which acquires special significance in this era of drug-eluting stents.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Restenosis / physiopathology
  • Coronary Restenosis / prevention & control*
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paclitaxel / adverse effects*
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Stents / adverse effects*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Paclitaxel