Repeated intracoronary beta radiation for recurrent in-stent restenosis

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2002 Feb;55(2):233-6. doi: 10.1002/ccd.10078.

Abstract

More than 70% of percutaneous coronary interventions are followed by a stent implantation. In-stent restenosis still occurs in 20-30% of patients and remains a therapeutic challenge. At present only vascular brachytherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment option. We report here one case of recurrent in-stent restenosis after vascular brachytherapy that was successfully treated by a second beta radiation treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Beta Particles*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Brachytherapy*
  • Coronary Restenosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Restenosis / radiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*