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Re-dilation<br />

Can <strong>the</strong>y be re-expanded expanded a great deal ? so should be<br />

avoided <strong>in</strong> grow<strong>in</strong>g children?? Intimal proliferation?<br />

• 7 pts with restenosis after covered stent<br />

• Native <strong>coarctation</strong>- 4 pts<br />

• Post-surgical surgical re<strong>coarctation</strong>- 3 pts<br />

• Mean age 14.2 +3.0 years<br />

• Procedure done at a mean <strong>of</strong> 20 (12-24) 24) months<br />

• Stent diameter <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>of</strong> 20-50% predilation value<br />

• At median follow up <strong>of</strong> 12 months stable with no<br />

immediate or late <strong>com</strong>plications<br />

Butera G, Gaio G, Carm<strong>in</strong>ati M. Cath and Cardiovasc Int 2008;72:273<br />

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