Rotational atherectomy for treatment of in-stent restenosis: role of intracoronary ultrasound guidance

Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996:Suppl 3:73-7.

Abstract

In-stent restenosis is becoming increasingly frequent as greater numbers of intracoronary stents are implanted, and may pose a particularly challenging management problem. Recurrent restenosis following balloon angioplasty for in-stent restenosis is common, and thus the possible role of debulking has been considered. This report describes the successful treatment of severe restenosis within a Palmaz-Schatz stent with high-speed rotational atherectomy, using intracoronary ultrasound guidance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atherectomy, Coronary*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Disease / surgery*
  • Coronary Disease / therapy
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*